17/09/2025
Traffic And Travel Advice Ahead of Belfast Half Marathon
The Belfast Half Marathon takes place this Sunday, 21 September, with thousands of runners expected to take to the streets.
The race will begin at 9am from the Ormeau Embankment and is expected to finish at the same location at around 12.30pm.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has advised the public that there will be some delays and disruptions in and around the city for the duration of the event.
Motorists and members of the public are asked to follow signed diversions and the direction of police officers and race marshals. They should also allow extra time for their journeys if travelling in the city centre on Sunday morning.
The route for the 2025 race will take in all four areas of Belfast—South, East, North, and West—and will include sections of the city's greenway network.
The race will begin at 9am from the Ormeau Embankment and is expected to finish at the same location at around 12.30pm.
Motorists and members of the public are asked to follow signed diversions and the direction of police officers and race marshals. They should also allow extra time for their journeys if travelling in the city centre on Sunday morning.
The route for the 2025 race will take in all four areas of Belfast—South, East, North, and West—and will include sections of the city's greenway network.
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The 2023 Belfast City Marathon and Half Marathon, sponsored by Mash Direct, has been officially launched by Lord Mayor Tina Black at Better's Lisnasharragh Leisure Centre. 2023 will mark the 41st year of Belfast City Marathon, which has become one of the leading marathons in the UK and Ireland.
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Entries Open For Belfast City Half Marathon
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