Abay Alemu claims victory at 44th Phoenix Energy Belfast City Marathon - 23,000 people took part
More than 23,000 competitors tan or jogged in the 43rd Belfast City Marathon on May 3.
The event started at Stormont Estate and finished in Ormeau Park with an array of entertainment provided to support the spectators and visitors.
A great day for athletes across the island of Ireland and beyond, congratulations to Abay Alemu winning the 43rd Phoenix Energy Belfast City Marathon in a time of 2:16:23 with second place winner Teadese Mamo right beside in a time of 2:16:24.
Third place was Abera Ketema in a time of 2:17:38
For the ladies, Aziza Alaoui Selsouli came in first in a time of 2:38:00.
In second place, Judith Storm of City of Derry Spartans finished in a time of 2:39:09 with Melissah Gibson of Ealing Eagles s third in a time of 2:42:44.
Congratulations also to Jayne Bleakley who won the Wheelchair Race in a time of 2:32:39
A full list of the results will be available at www.belfastcitymarathon.com on Monday 4th May 2026
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The Phoenix Energy Belfast City Marathon is sponsored by Phoenix Energy, Translink, Kukri Sports, Belfast Live, Daily Mirror, Q Radio, Better, Runna, Marathon Photos Live, iTAB, Deep RiverRock, Charles Hurst, Mac in a Sac, Steigen, Applied Nutrition, Linwoods Health Foods, Bullitt and Belfast City Council. The Official Charity Platform is Give2You.
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