05/05/2009
Belfast Marathon Successful, Despite Poor Weather
Around 17,500 people took to Belfast's streets yesterday for the 2009 26-mile marathon.
The number of competitors marked a new record for the annual event with, among the professionals, runners from Kenya, Ukraine, north America and eastern Europe taking up pole position outside Belfast City Hall for the early 9am start.
Almost 3,000 completed the full course, including Newtownabbey pair, Adam McCalden and Jonathan Lindsay, pictured during the gruelling event.
Thousands participated for chosen charities while others simply took part just for the fun of it.
The route included the Hollywood Road, Sydenham Bypass, Falls Road, Antrim Road, Duncrue Street and the Ravenhill Road.
Marathon organiser Danny O'Connor said: "Road racing is one of the fastest growing sports and this is evidenced by the absolutely high interest in this year's marathon."
Kenya's John Mutai easily came home first for his third consecutive victory, crossing the finishing line at Ormeau Park with a finishing time of 2 hours 17 minutes and 35 seconds.
Compatriot Joyce Kandia claimed the women's title.
(BMcC)
The number of competitors marked a new record for the annual event with, among the professionals, runners from Kenya, Ukraine, north America and eastern Europe taking up pole position outside Belfast City Hall for the early 9am start.
Almost 3,000 completed the full course, including Newtownabbey pair, Adam McCalden and Jonathan Lindsay, pictured during the gruelling event.
Thousands participated for chosen charities while others simply took part just for the fun of it.
The route included the Hollywood Road, Sydenham Bypass, Falls Road, Antrim Road, Duncrue Street and the Ravenhill Road.
Marathon organiser Danny O'Connor said: "Road racing is one of the fastest growing sports and this is evidenced by the absolutely high interest in this year's marathon."
Kenya's John Mutai easily came home first for his third consecutive victory, crossing the finishing line at Ormeau Park with a finishing time of 2 hours 17 minutes and 35 seconds.
Compatriot Joyce Kandia claimed the women's title.
(BMcC)
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