2023 Mash Direct Belfast City Marathon and Half Marathon officially launched
Last updated 5th Oct 2022
Organizers have officially launched the 2023 Mash Direct Belfast City Marathon and Half Marathon.
The Belfast City Marathon moves into it’s 41st year in 2023, with continued support from title sponsor Mash Direct. The Belfast City Marathon is renowned for the incredible local support runners receive as they test themselves over 26.2 miles.
The popularity of the event has grown exponentially in recent years and it has now become one of the leading marathons in the UK and Ireland. There is an event to suit all levels of fitness on Sunday 30th April including a Marathon Run, Wheelchair Race, Team Relay and Walk.
Kerry Anderson, of Air Ambulance Northern Ireland's Head of Fundraising said: "“Air Ambulance Northern Ireland is delighted to be the designated charity partner for the Mash Direct Belfast City Marathon and Half Marathon for the next three years.
"The air ambulance service is there 365 days of the year for those who need it following a serious trauma or medical emergency, and our charity needs your support.
"We are encouraging everyone to run, wheel or walk for your air ambulance to help save more lives, brains and limbs.”
John Allen, Chairman of the Belfast City Marathon organising committee said: "“We are delighted to see the momentum behind the Mash Direct Belfast City Marathon and Half Marathon building with support from our participants, spectators, volunteers, sponsors and partners.
"We are thrilled to partner with local charity, Air Ambulance Northern Ireland, in a bid to support their life-saving services, providing outstanding critical care where and when it’s needed most."
Jim Hamilton, the CEO of Mash Direct said: ""We were delighted to sponsor the Mash Direct Belfast City Marathon and Half Marathon in 2022, it was our first time sponsoring the marathon and it was a huge success, there was such a fantastic atmosphere at both events and it was amazing to see runners return to the City.
"This is an event that brings the best out in people and encourages people to live an active lifestyle and increase their vegetable consumption. We jumped at the chance to team up with Belfast City Marathon again this year, it is our ambition to encourage consumers get your five portions of vegetables a day and promote health and well-being.
"We have lots of award-winning field-to- fork farm fresh vegetables and over 20 potato dishes, perfect sources of fuel when you start your training plan."