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Sunday 3rd May 2026

Go the distance for #TeamNICHS at the Belfast City Marathon 2026!

Take on Northern Ireland’s biggest running event and experience the buzz of the Belfast City Marathon! Starting at Stormont Estate and finishing in Ormeau Park, the route takes you through the heart of the city, past famous landmarks and vibrant neighbourhoods, all cheered on by incredible local support.

Ben McCullough, who took on the Belfast Marathon in 2025, said “Running the marathon in honour of my dad, who has suffered three TIA strokes, made every step worthwhile. He ran the Belfast Marathon back in 2009 and 2011, so it felt really special to follow in his footsteps while raising awareness for others affected by chest, heart and stroke conditions. Seeing my dad’s face at the finish line brought all the emotion of the day flooding in — it’s a moment I’ll never forget!”

Join #TeamNICHS at next year’s Belfast City Marathon and make every mile matter for the 470,000 people in Northern Ireland living with a chest, heart or stroke condition – that’s 1 in 4 of us. Whether it’s your first marathon or your next challenge, this is your chance to go the distance for a cause close to home.

Check out the #TeamNICHS celebration photo gallery for 2025 HERE

How to sign up

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Price range: $

We had secured a limited number of charity places, and due to overwhelming interest, these have now all been filled. If you are still interested in taking part, keep an eye out on Belfast Marathon's website as they may announce more spots for sale to the public in the coming weeks.

If you have already purchased a spot and would like to fundraise for NICHS, please fill in the form below.

Please note, you must be 18 years old on or before the Sunday 3rd May 2026 to take part.

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As part of #TeamNICHS, you’ll also receive:

A NICHS sports t-shirt
I'm Running For, Walking For or Wheeling For Bib
On-hand support from our dedicated team
Your own NICHS cheerleading squad to keep you motivated on the day

If you have any queries about this event please contact our events team on events@nichs.org.uk or by ringing 028 9032 0184.

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