Belfast City Marathon
Belfast, United Kingdom · Monday 21 June 2027
The event takes place annually in Belfast, Northern Ireland, typically in early May, and features a course that traverses all four areas of the city: North, South, East, and West. The route starts at Stormont Estate in the east and finishes at Ormeau Park in the south, covering a standard marathon distance of 42.2 kilometers (26.2 miles). Participants run on paved city roads in a single-loop course with a rolling hills profile, which introduces varied elevation but no major sustained climbs.
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Adjusted Time
4:05:02
Time difference: +5.0 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain222m
Elevation High62m
Elevation Low2m
Weather Forecast
High20°C
Low13°C
Chance of Rain0%
How hard is Belfast City Marathon?
Difficultharder than 56% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Belfast City Marathon plays about 8 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #507 hardest of 1151 marathons we analyse, and #26 of 57 in United Kingdom. Use the calculator above to see the exact adjusted time for your own goal pace.
What will you run at Belfast City Marathon?
Estimated finish times on this course versus the same effort on an average road marathon, based on its elevation, surface, and expected race-day temperature.
| Average-course time | On Belfast City Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 3:00:55 | +00:55 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:32:53 | +02:53 |
| 4:00:00 | 4:05:02 | +05:02 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:37:21 | +07:21 |
| 5:00:00 | 5:09:52 | +09:52 |
| 5:30:00 | 5:42:31 | +12:31 |
| 6:00:00 | 6:15:20 | +15:20 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Belfast City Marathon 2027 Course Analysis
Belfast City Marathon is a full marathon held in Belfast, United Kingdom. It is scheduled for Monday 21 June 2027. The course is run on road surface with 222m of total climbing, with its high point near 62m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Belfast City Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 222m of total climbing, this is a gently undulating course. The elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't greatly affect your pacing.
Expected Race Day Weather
Based on historical weather data for June, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Moderate temperatures between 13°C and 20°C are expected. While comfortable for most runners, those targeting fast times should pay attention to hydration, as these temperatures can impact performance on race day. There is a low chance of rain (0%), so dry conditions are likely.
Surface Type: Road
Belfast City Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for racing. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for a personal best.
Looking for an easier marathon or a tougher challenge? You can also compare Belfast City Marathon against other marathons to find the right race for your goals.
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