Moy Park Belfast City Marathon

Held in Belfast, Northern Ireland, the Phoenix Energy Belfast City Marathon starts from Stormont Estate on Prince of Wales Avenue, placing runners at the heart of the city's political and cultural landscape. The setting combines urban infrastructure with access to the broader Belfast area, creating a race experience rooted in the region's character and community identity. The course itself is refreshingly straightforward for those who want to avoid constant elevation battles. Classified as trail running over a generally flat to gently rolling landscape, it offers runners a chance to find rhythm without the constant demands of serious climbing. The modest elevation changes, ranging between sea level and just under 60 metres, mean that what hills do appear won't derail your race plan if you've trained sensibly. This is the kind of course that rewards steady pacing and consistency over dramatic tactical gambits, making it ideal if you're after an honest day out rather than a battle against the terrain.