THE Belfast City Half Marathon race welcomed record numbers this year with 6,600 taking part in the event on Sunday.
The race started and finished on the Ormeau Embankment, adjacent to Ormeau Park.
Runners passed through the city centre from Custom House Square, via High Street, Cornmarket, William Street, Montgomery Street, Chichester Street and Castle Street on their way to the Falls Road.
People of all ages took part in the race, many raising vital funds for various charities and initiatives.
Organisers say the number of entrants made it the biggest in its own 11 year history.
Barnaba Kipkoech was the overall winner with a time of 1:03:48 beating runner up Finn McNally by just over three minutes.
Natasha Cockram was the female to make it across the finish line with a time of 1:12:47.
John Allen, Chairman of the Belfast City Marathon organising committee said this year’s event had a record number of entries.
“We are delighted to welcome a record number of participants to the streets of Belfast for what has become a pivotal fixture in NI’s athletic calendar,” he said.
“We would like to extend a word of thanks to the local community for their patience throughout the event, and of course the volunteers who will generously donate their time and play a key role in making the event ‘run’ smoothly.”
