IN PICTURES: Thousands of runners have taken part in the Mash Direct Belfast City Marathon raising thousands for charity

By Michael Cousins

Published 30th Apr 2023, 10:07 BST

Updated 1st May 2023, 08:54 BST

The runners, taking part to raise money for a host of worthy charities, were cheered on as they navigated the 26.2-mile course which spans the entire city before finishing in Ormeau Park

Who do you see that you know? Can you see yourself?

General view of the 2023 Mash Direct Belfast City Marathon. The Belfast City Marathon first launched in 1982 with 3,021 taking part in a marathon only event.

1. Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - Sunday 30th April 2023 - General view of the 2023 Mash Direct Belfast City Marathon. The Belfast City Marathon first launched in 1982 with 3,021 taking part in a marathon only event. Photo by Press Eye.

General view of the 2023 Mash Direct Belfast City Marathon. The Belfast City Marathon first launched in 1982 with 3,021 taking part in a marathon only event. Photo: Kelvin Boyes

The Belfast City Marathon first launched in 1982 with 3,021 taking part in a marathon only event.
Photo by Press Eye.

2. Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - Sunday 30th April 2023 - General view of the 2023 Mash Direct Belfast City Marathon. The Belfast City Marathon first launched in 1982 with 3,021 taking part in a marathon only event. Photo by Press Eye.

The Belfast City Marathon first launched in 1982 with 3,021 taking part in a marathon only event. Photo by Press Eye. Photo: Kelvin Boyes

Pacemaker Press Belfast 30-04-2023: The Belfast City Marathon started from the Stormont Estate on Sunday morning.
Thousands of runners are taking part in the Belfast City Marathon. The 26.2 mile-long (42.1 km) race started at the Stormont Estate in the east of the city.
The route takes runners across Belfast, past landmarks including City Hall and Parliament Buildings, before finishing in Ormeau Park.
Picture By: Arthur Allison/ Pacemaker Press.

3. Pacemaker Press Belfast 30-04-2023: The Belfast City Marathon started from the Stormont Estate on Sunday morning. Thousands of runners are taking part in the Belfast City Marathon. The 26.2 mile-long (42.1 km) race started at the Stormont Estate in the east of the city. The route takes runners across Belfast, past landmarks including City Hall and Parliament Buildings, before finishing in Ormeau Park. Picture By: Arthur Allison/ Pacemaker Press.

Pacemaker Press Belfast 30-04-2023: The Belfast City Marathon started from the Stormont Estate on Sunday morning. Thousands of runners are taking part in the Belfast City Marathon. The 26.2 mile-long (42.1 km) race started at the Stormont Estate in the east of the city. The route takes runners across Belfast, past landmarks including City Hall and Parliament Buildings, before finishing in Ormeau Park. Picture By: Arthur Allison/ Pacemaker Press. Photo:

Thousands of runners are taking part in the Belfast City Marathon. The 26.2 mile-long (42.1 km) race started at the Stormont Estate in the east of the city.
The route takes runners across Belfast, past landmarks including City Hall and Parliament Buildings, before finishing in Ormeau Park.
Picture By: Arthur Allison/ Pacemaker Press.

4. Pacemaker Press Belfast 30-04-2023: The Belfast City Marathon started from the Stormont Estate on Sunday morning. Thousands of runners are taking part in the Belfast City Marathon. The 26.2 mile-long (42.1 km) race started at the Stormont Estate in the east of the city. The route takes runners across Belfast, past landmarks including City Hall and Parliament Buildings, before finishing in Ormeau Park. Picture By: Arthur Allison/ Pacemaker Press.

Thousands of runners are taking part in the Belfast City Marathon. The 26.2 mile-long (42.1 km) race started at the Stormont Estate in the east of the city. The route takes runners across Belfast, past landmarks including City Hall and Parliament Buildings, before finishing in Ormeau Park. Picture By: Arthur Allison/ Pacemaker Press. Photo: Pacemaker