Moy Park Belfast City Marathon
Belfast, United Kingdom · Monday 21 June 2027
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.
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Adjusted Time
3:59:33
Time difference: -0.5 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain126m
Elevation High58m
Elevation Low0m
Weather Forecast
High20°C
Low11°C
Chance of Rain0%
How hard is Moy Park Belfast City Marathon?
Moderateharder than 35% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Moy Park Belfast City Marathon plays about 4 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #746 hardest of 1151 marathons we analyse, and #41 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 Moy Park 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 Moy Park Belfast City Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 2:57:56 | −02:04 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:28:43 | −01:17 |
| 4:00:00 | 3:59:33 | −00:27 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:30:26 | +00:26 |
| 5:00:00 | 5:01:23 | +01:23 |
| 5:30:00 | 5:32:23 | +02:23 |
| 6:00:00 | 6:03:26 | +03:26 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Moy Park Belfast City Marathon 2027 Course Analysis
Moy Park 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 126m of total climbing, with its high point near 58m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Moy Park Belfast City Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 126m 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 11°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
Moy Park 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.
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