Highlights from the 2025 Moy Park Belfast City Marathon

Conditions were perfect today for over 20,000 participants taking part in the Moy Park Belfast City Marathon, running the challenging 26.2 mile route that covers north, south, east & west of the city.

Cool FM Breakfast's Pete Snodden and Rebecca McKinney were at the starting line this morning on the iconic Stormont Estate mile, getting the crowd pumped up before the race.

Meanwhile Downtown's Kirstie McMurray and Neal McClelland were waiting at the finish line at Ormeau Park, as runners completed the race.

A great day for athletes across the island of Ireland and beyond - congratulations to Tilahun Nigussie winning the 43rd Moy Park Direct Belfast City Marathon in a time of 2:13:37!

Aaron Hanlon of Drogheda and District A.C followed in a time of 2:27:06. Third place was Stephen Connolly of Annadale Striders in a time of 2:29:30.

For the ladies, Millicent Kibet came in first in a time of 2:38:30. In second place, Lalla Aziza Alaoui Selsouli finished in a time of 2:38:51. Gladys Ganiel of North Belfast Harriers was third in a time of 2:45:46.

Congratulations to Jayne Bleakley who was the first female wheelchair participant to take part in the events history. Karol Doherty won the male wheelchair race with another impressive time.

A full list of the results will be available at belfastcitymarathon.com on Monday 5th May 2025.

Congratulations to everyone who took part - check out some picture highlights from the day 👇

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