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| Belfast City Marathon: Race has record entrant numbers | Belfast City Marathon: Race has record entrant numbers |
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| The marathon got under way at Stormont on Sunday morning | The marathon got under way at Stormont on Sunday morning |
| The Belfast City Marathon is under way with a record number of entrants aiming to complete the 26.2-mile course. | The Belfast City Marathon is under way with a record number of entrants aiming to complete the 26.2-mile course. |
| There have been numerous road closures and traffic disruption as the route makes its way across the city. | There have been numerous road closures and traffic disruption as the route makes its way across the city. |
| The first runners have now finished the route, with Kenyans Mathew Kiplimo Kembo and Beatrice Jepkemei winning the men's and women's races respectively. | The first runners have now finished the route, with Kenyans Mathew Kiplimo Kembo and Beatrice Jepkemei winning the men's and women's races respectively. |
| Jepkemei's winning time of 2:35:03 cut one minute and 47 seconds off the previous women's Belfast mark. | Jepkemei's winning time of 2:35:03 cut one minute and 47 seconds off the previous women's Belfast mark. |
| The winning time in the men's race was 2:14:44. | The winning time in the men's race was 2:14:44. |
| More than 5,000 marathon participants and 12,500 relay runners each running one of the route's five legs were registered to take part. | |
| More than 1,000 participants took part in an eight-mile walk. | |
| Watch: Belfast City Marathon Live | Watch: Belfast City Marathon Live |
| Kenyans Kiplimo and Jepkemei clinch Belfast wins | Kenyans Kiplimo and Jepkemei clinch Belfast wins |
| Among those who took part in the event were sisters Jenny and Karen Keery from Bangor who are running for Transplant Sport Northern Ireland. | |
| "Twelve years ago Karen had a kidney transplant and she had my left kidney," Jenny said. | "Twelve years ago Karen had a kidney transplant and she had my left kidney," Jenny said. |
| "Ever since the operation we have had a main focus on staying fit and healthy - as a living donor I am prone to high blood pressure." | "Ever since the operation we have had a main focus on staying fit and healthy - as a living donor I am prone to high blood pressure." |
| She added: "I have walked a marathon, but I have never physically run 26.2 miles. | She added: "I have walked a marathon, but I have never physically run 26.2 miles. |
| "I will feel absolutely delighted, maybe a little bit emotional, if I actually get to the finish line." | "I will feel absolutely delighted, maybe a little bit emotional, if I actually get to the finish line." |
| More than 1,000 participants are taking part in an eight-mile walk | More than 1,000 participants are taking part in an eight-mile walk |
| The highest placed runner from Northern Ireland was Eskander Turki Osman of Annadale Striders who was running his first ever marathon. | The highest placed runner from Northern Ireland was Eskander Turki Osman of Annadale Striders who was running his first ever marathon. |
| "It was great, I can run faster than this one, my time, but it's OK for now," he said. | "It was great, I can run faster than this one, my time, but it's OK for now," he said. |
| The winner of the wheelchair race was Paul Hannan. | The winner of the wheelchair race was Paul Hannan. |
| "I found the course very good, it's better than the last course, it's a lot flatter," he said. | "I found the course very good, it's better than the last course, it's a lot flatter," he said. |
| "Great support the whole way round," | "Great support the whole way round," |
| 'The atmosphere was jubilant' | 'The atmosphere was jubilant' |
| BBC News NI's Bernadette Allen | BBC News NI's Bernadette Allen |
| The rain held off this morning as thousands of runners gathered at Stormont for the Belfast City Marathon. | The rain held off this morning as thousands of runners gathered at Stormont for the Belfast City Marathon. |
| Many runners just about made it to the finish line before the claxon, but the atmosphere was jubilant - and competitors remarked that it was lovely to be there | Many runners just about made it to the finish line before the claxon, but the atmosphere was jubilant - and competitors remarked that it was lovely to be there |
| Stormont Park was filled with spectators who had all got up early to see friends and family take part, many of whom were running the race for the first time. | Stormont Park was filled with spectators who had all got up early to see friends and family take part, many of whom were running the race for the first time. |
| The clean up operation at Stormont began just as soon as the runners had passed - as the bulk of competitors made their way to Victoria Street in the centre of the city. | The clean up operation at Stormont began just as soon as the runners had passed - as the bulk of competitors made their way to Victoria Street in the centre of the city. |
| Can I follow the marathon from the comfort of my living room? | Can I follow the marathon from the comfort of my living room? |
| Yes - coverage on BBC iPlayer began at 08:45 BST and will continue after the races have finished. | Yes - coverage on BBC iPlayer began at 08:45 BST and will continue after the races have finished. |
| You can also listen on Radio Ulster. | You can also listen on Radio Ulster. |
| Allow Twitter content? | Allow Twitter content? |
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| You can get in touch with BBC Northern Ireland on their social channels if you're running and would like a shout out from presenter Mark Simpson and the team. | You can get in touch with BBC Northern Ireland on their social channels if you're running and would like a shout out from presenter Mark Simpson and the team. |
| What is the Belfast Marathon route? | What is the Belfast Marathon route? |
| The marathon starts at Stormont in east Belfast and finishes in Ormeau Park in south Belfast | The marathon starts at Stormont in east Belfast and finishes in Ormeau Park in south Belfast |
| The marathon started at Stormont at 09:00 and takes in all areas of the city - the route starts in the east before going to the south west, north and then back to the south again by the time runners cross the finish line in Ormeau Park. | The marathon started at Stormont at 09:00 and takes in all areas of the city - the route starts in the east before going to the south west, north and then back to the south again by the time runners cross the finish line in Ormeau Park. |
| You can have a look at projected times for participants across the marathon route here. | You can have a look at projected times for participants across the marathon route here. |
| Spectators can stand at any point along the route to spectate and offer any encouragement. | Spectators can stand at any point along the route to spectate and offer any encouragement. |
| What roads will be closed? | What roads will be closed? |
| Father and son Pat and Jack Miller are running the full marathon | Father and son Pat and Jack Miller are running the full marathon |
| There will be disruption for the duration of the marathon, from about 06:00 BST until 16:30. | There will be disruption for the duration of the marathon, from about 06:00 BST until 16:30. |
| Roads along the route will close and open again, wholly or partially on a staggered basis, as marathon runners pass through, | Roads along the route will close and open again, wholly or partially on a staggered basis, as marathon runners pass through, |
| An extensive list of what roads will be closed and when can be found here, which can be used to plan your day on Sunday if you're planning to travel across the city. | An extensive list of what roads will be closed and when can be found here, which can be used to plan your day on Sunday if you're planning to travel across the city. |
| This is particularly relevant if you are planning to travel along the Ormeau Road, as many parts will be closed with only some local or event access. | This is particularly relevant if you are planning to travel along the Ormeau Road, as many parts will be closed with only some local or event access. |
| The marathon team has also put together a map of road closures. | The marathon team has also put together a map of road closures. |
| Motorists are asked to follow diversion signs and take direction from stewards on the route. | Motorists are asked to follow diversion signs and take direction from stewards on the route. |
| However, organisers say that once participants have passed points on the route, roads will be reopened as quickly as possible. | However, organisers say that once participants have passed points on the route, roads will be reopened as quickly as possible. |
| Will public transport be affected? | Will public transport be affected? |
| Some colourful outfits on display at Sunday's race | Some colourful outfits on display at Sunday's race |
| Yes, if there are road closures on your bus route. | Yes, if there are road closures on your bus route. |
| Translink is also putting on some special services. | Translink is also putting on some special services. |
| For those who want to watch the race kick-off, Translink is running a free shuttle bus to the start line at Stormont. | For those who want to watch the race kick-off, Translink is running a free shuttle bus to the start line at Stormont. |
| It will depart from Belfast City Hall (outside SS Moore sports shop) from 07:00 to 08:00 and Lanyon Place Train Station from 07:30 to 08:00. | It will depart from Belfast City Hall (outside SS Moore sports shop) from 07:00 to 08:00 and Lanyon Place Train Station from 07:30 to 08:00. |
| There is also a shuttle from Stormont that will take spectators from Massey Avenue (the entrance to the side of Parliament Buildings) to Ormeau Park after the race begins. | There is also a shuttle from Stormont that will take spectators from Massey Avenue (the entrance to the side of Parliament Buildings) to Ormeau Park after the race begins. |
| Fancy dress outfits are also being worn | Fancy dress outfits are also being worn |
| Transport for those taking part in team relays will be from 8:00 to 10:00 - it runs from Annadale Embankment at Dunnes Stores and will drop runners off at each relay changeover point on a loop. | Transport for those taking part in team relays will be from 8:00 to 10:00 - it runs from Annadale Embankment at Dunnes Stores and will drop runners off at each relay changeover point on a loop. |
| If travelling back to Belfast City Centre there is a shuttle bus from the Ormeau Embankment to the city centre from 11:45 to 16:00. | If travelling back to Belfast City Centre there is a shuttle bus from the Ormeau Embankment to the city centre from 11:45 to 16:00. |
| Meanwhile, a free Glider bus service will run from SS Moore or Wellington Street to Stormont every 15 minutes until 16:30. | Meanwhile, a free Glider bus service will run from SS Moore or Wellington Street to Stormont every 15 minutes until 16:30. |
| If you're getting the train to Belfast, early services will depart on the Londonderry, Larne, Bangor and Newry lines, with all arriving in Belfast's Lanyon Place Station before 08:00. | If you're getting the train to Belfast, early services will depart on the Londonderry, Larne, Bangor and Newry lines, with all arriving in Belfast's Lanyon Place Station before 08:00. |
| Describing the extra services, Translink said it wanted to "make it as easy as possible for runners and spectators to use our services as they make their way to the start line". | Describing the extra services, Translink said it wanted to "make it as easy as possible for runners and spectators to use our services as they make their way to the start line". |
| What are the team relay changeover points? | What are the team relay changeover points? |
| The leaders of this year's race pass in Belfast city centre | The leaders of this year's race pass in Belfast city centre |
| The team relay consists of five legs, of varying distance, with changeover points across the route: | The team relay consists of five legs, of varying distance, with changeover points across the route: |
| Leg 1: Stormont Estate to Montgomery Road, 4 miles | Leg 1: Stormont Estate to Montgomery Road, 4 miles |
| Leg 2: Montgomery Road to Boucher Road, 7.8 miles | Leg 2: Montgomery Road to Boucher Road, 7.8 miles |
| Leg 3: Boucher Road to Falls Road, 4.2 miles | Leg 3: Boucher Road to Falls Road, 4.2 miles |
| Leg 4: Falls Road to North Queen Street, 5 miles | Leg 4: Falls Road to North Queen Street, 5 miles |
| Leg 5: Duncairn Gardens to Ormeau Park 5.5 miles | Leg 5: Duncairn Gardens to Ormeau Park 5.5 miles |
| I'm taking part in the marathon - anything else I should know? | I'm taking part in the marathon - anything else I should know? |
| Some of the wheelchair users taking part in the marathon on Sunday | Some of the wheelchair users taking part in the marathon on Sunday |
| Participants must complete the marathon run, wheelchair race or team relay within six hours and the eight-mile walk event within two hours and 30 minutes. | Participants must complete the marathon run, wheelchair race or team relay within six hours and the eight-mile walk event within two hours and 30 minutes. |
| You can walk the main event if you wish. You cannot run the eight-mile walk. | You can walk the main event if you wish. You cannot run the eight-mile walk. |
| In-ear headphones are not permitted but bone conducting headphones are allowed. | In-ear headphones are not permitted but bone conducting headphones are allowed. |
| There will be pacers and you can find a list of pacers for your time here. | There will be pacers and you can find a list of pacers for your time here. |
| Participants can be disqualified for: | Participants can be disqualified for: |
| Urination in any area other than that of designated toilets on route | Urination in any area other than that of designated toilets on route |
| Swapping numbers | Swapping numbers |
| Deviation from run route | Deviation from run route |
| Tampering with timing chip | Tampering with timing chip |
| Refusing to obey the instructions of race officials | Refusing to obey the instructions of race officials |
| Unsportsmanlike conduct | Unsportsmanlike conduct |
| Offensive actions or language to race officials, volunteers, participants or spectators | Offensive actions or language to race officials, volunteers, participants or spectators |
| Last year Mohammed Oumaarir from Morocco won the men's event and Shewaye Woldemeskel from Ethiopia triumphed in the women's event. | Last year Mohammed Oumaarir from Morocco won the men's event and Shewaye Woldemeskel from Ethiopia triumphed in the women's event. |
| Related Topics | Related Topics |
| Belfast | Belfast |
| Northern Ireland | Northern Ireland |
| Marathon running | Marathon running |
| Translink | Translink |