🏃 Phoenix Energy Belfast City Half Marathon
📅 Sunday 20 September 2026 | ⏰ 9:00am | 📍 Ormeau Park, Belfast
Northern Ireland's biggest half marathon returns, taking runners on a 13.1-mile tour through all four corners of the city — north, south, east and west — starting and finishing on Ormeau Embankment.
The route
Starting and finishing at Ormeau Park/Ormeau Embankment, the course loops through all four areas of the city — North, South, East and West Belfast.
🏙️ City-centre landmarks like City Hall and Custom House Square
🚢 The iconic Harland & Wolff cranes
🌊 Scenic stretches along the River Lagan
🏅 World Athletics certified course
📍 Full route map available on the official race page
Key details
🎽 Distance: 13.1 miles / 21.1km
👥 Entry requirement: Must be 17+ on race day
⏱️ Cut-off: All finishers must complete within 3 hours
📦 Race pack collection: Expo at ICC Belfast, Saturday 19 September (no packs posted)
🔥 Sells out year on year — early entry strongly advised
Why run it
✅ Ideal first half marathon, or a great progression from a 10k/relay
✅ Huge crowd support across all four areas of the city
✅ Iconic city-centre finish
Entry status
🚫 General entry is sold out for 2026 — but charity places are still available (£140), guaranteeing you a spot while raising funds for a good cause.
🔗 Enter now via Belfast City Marathon
Distance: Half Marathon
Registration info