Local smokers urged to quit this No Smoking Month with our help

No Smoking Month is fast approaching, and the Public Health Agency (PHA) and Cancer Focus Northern Ireland are encouraging smokers to ‘Make March Your Month to Quit’.

 

Start Your 2025 Strong With Runna

2025 is your year, and it starts now! Whether you’ve signed up for your first race, getting back into running, or ready to crush new fitness goals, Runna is here to help you get there faster.

£7500 Raised for Cancer Focus NI from Inaugural 5K Fun Run

Over 100 runners, joggers and walkers took part in the Moy Park Belfast City 5K Fun Run on 16th November to support Cancer Focus Northern Ireland, raising an incredible £7,500.

Introducing your 2025 Belfast City Marathon Pacing Teams

Among the runners taking to the streets of Belfast for the Moy Park Belfast City  Women’s 10k (22nd June) will be the Charles Hurst pacing teams – a group of experienced runners from athletics clubs across Northern Ireland to help you achieve your goal.

 

Ireland dominate British & Irish Masters Cross Country International in Belfast

With a narrow win in the men’s and clear victory in the women’s contest, Ireland easily took the overall title from England, who have traditionally dominated the five-way international since the event began in 1988, only losing control post-Covid in the 2022 event.

 

Festive 5K Fun Run to return to Belfast in 2025 following debut success

Registration is now open for the 2025 Moy Park Belfast City 5K Fun Run, which will return on Sunday 16th November in Belfast City Centre. Organised by Belfast City Marathon, the Fun Run welcomes participants of all ages to run, jog or walk in true festive style.

Festive season kicks off with the Moy Park Belfast City 5K Fun Run

Belfast’s Christmas season starts with a weekend filled with festivities – from the Christmas light switch on, the Dickensian-themed Christmas market opening, 2 Royal Avenue’s Winter’s Den and of course, the debut staging of the Moy Park Belfast City 5K Fun Run!

 

Caidhain and his mum Natalie are taking on the Moy Park Belfast City 5k Fun Run for Cancer Focus NI

The countdown is on for the Moy Park Belfast City 5K Fun Run this Sunday, and someone who is definitely on Santa’s nice list, is Caidhain.

 

Belfast City Marathon announce sponsorship of British and Irish Masters Cross Country International

Northern Ireland Masters Athletics Association are set to host the 35th Annual British and Irish Masters Cross Country International at Billy Neil Country Park, with Belfast City Marathon announced as a proud lead sponsor for the prestigious event.

 

Moy Park Belfast City 5k Fun Run Fancy Dress Competition

Grab your best Christmas attire and take part in the Moy Park Belfast City 5K Fun Run fancy dress competition sponsored by Belfast Live in a bid to fill Belfast with extra festive cheer!

 

JINGLE ALL THE WAY ACROSS THE FINISH LINE FOR YOUR MERRY MEDAL

Moy Park Belfast City 5K Fun Run finishers will be greeted with this wonderful medal on Sunday 17th November!

 

 

ICC Belfast becomes new home for Moy Park Belfast City Marathon Expo & Pack Collection

The 2025 Moy Park Belfast City Marathon AND Half Marathon were officially launched at ICC Belfast yesterday evening (Tuesday 8th October). The highly anticipated events attracted record entries in 2024 and are expected to grow again in 2025.

 

Local woman urges local women to support life-changing breast cancer support services

October marks Breast Cancer Awareness month and Cancer Focus NI are continuing to champion local women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer this October with their Go Pink campaign!

FESTIVE Competition Time

Would your little one like to star in a photo shoot with a special local celebrity AND start the all-new 2024 Moy Park Belfast City 5k Fun Run?

 

Cancer Focus NI’s Pink Run is back and better than ever!

Join the charity on Sunday 13th October at the famous Titanic Slipways, Belfast to help support local women and families on their breast cancer journey. 

Results and pictures are in for the 2024 Moy Park Belfast City Women’s 10K

Following its debut success in 2023, the Belfast City Women’s 10K returned to the iconic Titanic Quarter on Sunday 23rd June 2024 with support from new title sponsor, Moy Park. 

Women’s 10K returns to the Titanic Quarter this weekend

Following its debut success in 2023, Belfast City Marathon are thrilled to host the women’s only 10K event once again – the Moy Park Belfast City Women’s 10K. The event sold out weeks ahead of the entry deadline, seeing 2,000 ladies aged 15 and over register for the 10K challenge. 

Social media star Lauren Clarke shares her excitement ahead of the Moy Park Belfast City Women's 10K

Lauren Clarke has amassed a loyal following on TikTok with her entertaining and witty running vlogs on the social media platform. She often shares accessible running advice on how anyone can get into the sport and find enjoyment in it.

Transport Advice - Race Weekend

Please see Parking and Travel Advice ahead of the Moy Park Belfast City Women's 10K. Any participants getting dropped off, the Belfast Met turning circle is available to use. 

The Moy Park Belfast City Women’s 10K is SOLD OUT!

Following the success of the debut staging of the event in 2023, we are blown away by the growth of the event. In 2023, the event had 1,225 ladies registered, and this year the Moy Park Belfast City Women’s 10K event will see 2,000 ladies run, walk, or jog the 10K route around the iconic Titanic Quarter! 

Banbridge woman opens up on her cancer battle ahead of third 10K for charity

A NI woman has opened up on her cancer battle ahead of her third 10K for the charity that's supported her. Angela Taylor was diagnosed with breast cancer on October 5, 2021, when she was 51. 

Run with Lauren Clarke on Sunday 23rd June!

Local TikTok and Instagram personality, Lauren Clarke will be wearing her Cancer Focus NI t-shirt and running for the 536 women who are diagnosed with cancer every month right here in Northern Ireland.

Follow along with Lauren over these next few weeks as she delivers training tips and motivation to get you ready, and let’s make this year’s event and fundraising the best yet.

Women’s 10K T-Shirt Revealed

Following its debut success in 2023, the Moy Park Belfast City Women’s 10K returns to the iconic Titanic Quarter on Sunday 23rd June 2024. The female only event is open to runners, joggers and walkers aged 15 and over.

On your Marks, Get Set, Fundraise for Cancer Focus Northern Ireland

With only 12 weeks to race day, your fundraising is needed more than ever to help support the vital work of Cancer Focus NI. Each day in Northern Ireland, another 37 people are told that they have cancer. Thankfully, your local cancer charity is there to help support people and families on their journey.

Get Festive with the NEW Moy Park Belfast City 5K Fun Run November 2024!

Lace up your trainers, gather your family and friends, and celebrate the arrival of the newest event in Belfast City Marathon’s calendar for 2024 – a FESTIVE 5K Fun Run!! 

Great Days Start Here with Linwoods NEW Overnight Oats Range with Benefits!

Get your mornings off to a great start with Linwoods as they unveil a delicious range of Overnight Oats with functional benefits in three tasty variants; Strawberry Energy, Chocolate Protein and Original Energy. 

The Treasured Gift of Christmas Memories for Families with Cancer

37 people in Northern Ireland are told they have cancer every day. For those facing a terminal diagnosis, this Christmas will take on special meaning. 

Local Cancer Charity Funds First Pancreatic Biobank

This World Pancreatic Cancer Day, local charity, Cancer Focus Northern Ireland, has announced the creation of NI’s first pancreatic tumour tissue resource. An achievement made possible thanks to the charity’s commitment to funding local research of cancers of unmet needs.

Northern Ireland Does The Daily Mile Santa Run!

The Daily Mile calls all schools & early years settings from across Northern Ireland to join them this Christmas for their annual Daily Mile Santa Run! 

Cancer Focus NI Research reveals £17m annual cost of treating Skin Cancer

Charity calls for ambitious new Skin Cancer Prevention Strategy to ease the burden on the health service, as half of cases are preventable.

QUB Student Union Volunteering and Wellbeing Fair

JOIN US at the QUB Volunteering and Wellbeing Fair on 25th October! 

This event is free and open to all Queen's students. Come along and find out more about the volunteer opportunities we have available to you! We might have some goodies for you too 👀

Belfast City Women’s 10K makes its return with new title sponsor Moy Park

Following its debut success in 2023, the Belfast City Women’s 10K returns to the iconic Titanic Quarter on Sunday 23rd June 2024 with support from new title sponsor, Moy Park.

Moy Park unveils ‘This is Home’ campaign to celebrate its 80th Anniversary

The Moy Park brand is built upon 80 years of local heritage, passion, and expertise. For 80 years Moy Park has nourished and inspired homes with delicious quality chicken, creating those special moments at the dinner table.

Go Pink this October

At work, school or home, this October you can support your girls by going pink and raising vital funds for Cancer Focus NI's breast cancer support services.

Scholarship Opportunities : One Young World

Belfast is set to welcome One Young World to the the city in October. 

This is an annual summit which brings together over 2,000 young people (aged 18 - 30 years), from 190 countries and 250+ organisations to discuss global issues and explore actions for positive change. 

WE ARE HIRING !

Exciting opportunity to work with Belfast City Marathon Ltd through Job Start across a range of events. Please read below for more information regarding the role and how to apply.

An amazing £20,000 was raised in aid of Cancer Focus NI from our Almac Belfast City Women's 10K

A special #ThankYouThursday mention to the amazing women who took part in the Almac Belfast City Women's 10K in aid of Cancer Focus Ni and raised a grand total of £20,000 ! 

Incredible £1,833 Raised by Nursing Heros!

A massive thank you to Monika Niegowska, Hazel Simber and Verah McDonald who ran the first ever Almac Belfast City Women’s 10K in aid of Cancer Focus NI and raising an incredible £1,833! Monika and hazel are staff nurses in Cardiac ICU/ Recovery in Kingsbridge Private Hospital whilst Verah is a staff nurse in Causeway Hospital. Thank you, ladies, for your amazing support. 

Play your part in funding vital cancer services across NI

Official charity partner, Cancer Focus NI help support over 6,000 local people affected by cancer and are 90% dependent on donations to enable them to deliver this vital work.

The results are in!

The debut staging of the Almac Belfast City Women’s 10K was a huge success, with 1,200 ladies taking to the Titanic Quarter for their 10K challenge. They walked, jogged and ran together – many taking on their first ever 10K, others chasing PBs and raising funds for charity. 

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