Marathons in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland has one marathon in our database in United Kingdom, centred on Belfast.

Belfast Marathon typically draws around 2,200 finishers.

Browse the races below for course maps, elevation profiles, typical weather, and practical race-day detail to help you choose your next start line.

BelfastNorthern IrelandUnited Kingdom

Belfast Marathon

The Belfast Marathon draws approximately 2,200 finishers on an urban road in Belfast, United Kingdom. The course starts and finishes at the City Hall. The route passes the Titanic Quarter, Stormont, and the Lagan towpath. Mostly flat with gentle undulations.

Next race: Sunday, 2 May 2027

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DublinIreland· 142 km away

Dublin Marathon

The Dublin Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 20k finishers on an urban road in Dublin, Ireland. The course starts on Leeson Street Lower near St Stephen's Green and finishes on Mount Street Upper by the Pepper Canister Church. The route passes the Liberties, Phoenix Park, Kilmainham, Terenure, Clonskeagh, and Merrion Road. Mostly flat with gentle undulations on Liffey bridge crossings.

Next race: Sunday, 25 October 2026

KildareIreland· 173 km away

Thoroughbred Run Kildare Marathon

The Thoroughbred Run Kildare Marathon draws approximately 1,200 finishers each June on a town and rural road in Kildare, Ireland. Its horse-country theme and National Stud passage give it a uniquely Kildare identity. The route passes the Irish National Stud, horse-country roads, and open county Kildare stretches. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.

Next race: Sunday, 6 June 2027

LlanberisWalesUnited Kingdom· 202 km away

Marathon Eryri

The Marathon Eryri draws approximately 2,500 finishers each October on a mountain road in Llanberis, United Kingdom. It is one of the UK's iconic tough road marathons and rewards strength more than pace ambition. The course passes mountain lakes, steep Welsh road sections, and dramatic Snowdonia views almost throughout. Expect significant climbs on this hilly course.

Next race: Saturday, 24 October 2026

EdinburghScotlandUnited Kingdom· 229 km away

Edinburgh Marathon

The Edinburgh Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 30k finishers on an urban road in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. The course starts in Edinburgh and finishes in Musselburgh on the coast — point-to-point. Hilly only in the first few miles leaving Edinburgh.

Next race: Sunday, 30 May 2027

ChesterEnglandUnited Kingdom· 253 km away

Chester Marathon

The Chester Marathon attracts about 5,000 finishers each October through England's Roman walled city. The course passes the Eastgate Clock, Chester Cathedral, the Roman walls, and the Dee River on flat Cheshire terrain. October autumn weather and the historic Roman-heritage setting make it one of northwest England's most popular marathons.

Next race: Sunday, 2 May 2027

ManchesterEnglandUnited Kingdom· 271 km away

Manchester Marathon

The Manchester Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 28k finishers on an urban road in Manchester, United Kingdom. The course starts and finishes at Old Trafford. One of the UK's fastest courses, with no significant hills.

Next race: Sunday, 18 April 2027

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