Best pictures of the 2023 Belfast City Marathon as thousands take to the streets

Thousands of people turned out for the Belfast City Marathon on Sunday to cheer on the huge sea of colourful runners and walkers aiming to make it over the finishing line.

Here are some of the best pictures of the day.

25. Team spirit

Setting off along the route. Photo: Pacemaker

26. Keep on going!

The marathon route took runners across Belfast, past landmarks including City Hall and Parliament Buildings, before finishing in Ormeau Park. Photo: Pacemaker

27. And they're off!

Thousands of runners took part in the Belfast City Marathon 2023. Photo: Pacemaker

28. Famous backdrop

The route took runners past numerous famous landmarks. Photo: Pacemaker