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Belfast Marathon 2025: Everything you need to know

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Thousands of people are taking part in the 43rd Belfast City Marathon on Sunday .

The 26.2 mile route will take participants across the city, past landmarks including City Hall and Parliament Buildings.

Organisers say 6,500 full marathon runners have signed up, as well as 2,750 relay teams with a further 1200 walkers.

Public transport around the city will be affected due to road closures.

Mark Simpson and Nicola McCarthy will present live coverage from around the course.

In-ear headphones are not permitted but bone-conducting headphones are allowed.

Participants can be disqualified for: Urination in any area other than that of designated toilets on the route - Swapping numbers - Deviation from run route - Tampering with timing chip.