Northern Ireland Marathons
Connemara Marathon - 1st April 2012 Comprising of a Half Marathon, a Full Marathon and a 39.3 mile Ultra Marathon all taking place on the 1st April 2012. This year will be the 10th Connemara marathon and there is already a lot of talk about this special edition. The 2010 event attracted a sell out of 3,600 entries with representation from 31 Countries.
If you're interested go to www.connemarathon.com for more information.
Belfast City Marathon - 7th May 2012
The Belfast Marathon will host next year's event on Bank Holiday Monday 7th May. Over 18,000 runners are expected to hit the streets of the North, South, East and West of the City. The event has grown from strength to strength each year and has become more and more successful.
If you would like to participate please and raise funds on our behalf please go to www.belfastcitymarathon.com to sign up.
Newry City Marathon - 3rd June 2012
This year will be the successful fifth staging of the Newry City Marathon, Half Marathon and Fun Run, events which further enhance the burgeoning reputation of the city as a destination for runners from Ireland, the UK and beyond. Over 1200 runners took part in the two main races in 2009 with several hundred others participating in the one mile Fun Run around the city streets.
NI Chest Heart & Stroke have been fortunate to be one of the chosen charities for the last five years and we would therefore encourage people to sign up and participate on behalf of our charity. Please go to www.newrcycitymarathon.com for further information and advice.
Lisburn City Marathon - 20th June 2012
The Coca-Cola Lisburn Half Marathon, 10K and Fun Run which annually attracts thousands of runners will take place in June 2012 at 6.45 pm with the start and finish at Lagan Valley LeisurePlex. To register and to get more details go to www.lisburnhalfmarathon.com
Dublin Marathon - 29th October 2012
This is the 33nd year of the Lifestyle Sports - Adidas Dublin Marathon, which is run through the historic Georgian streets of Dublin, Ireland's largest and capital city. More than half of the expected entry of 10,000 will be made up of overseas runners, many of whom will be returning to sample Irish Hospitality once more. Go to www.dublinmarathon.ie to find out more.



