Stephen McAuley retained his title as the winner of the men’s event in an impressive time of 1:05:18. He was followed by Danny Mooney achieving a time of 1:08:30. In 3rd place, with a finish time of 1:09:06, was Patrick McColl. For the ladies, Judith Storm won in a time of 1:14:14. Dearbhla Cox, from Annadale Striders, arrived in second place in 1:17:35. In third place was Máire Ferguson in 1:17:44.

1. Podium Joy
(L-R) Second place Danny Mooney, first place Stephen McAuley and third place Patrick McColl following the men’s race at the 2026 Phoenix Energy Belfast City Half Marathon. Photo by Kirth Ferris / Press Eye. Photo: Press Eye.

2. Podium Joy
(L-R) Second place Dearbhla Cox, first place Judith Storm and third place Máire Ferguson following the women’s race at the 2026 Phoenix Energy Belfast City Half Marathon. Photo by Kirth Ferris / Press Eye. Photo: Press Eye