Belfast City Marathon is proud to welcome Phoenix Energy as the event’s new title sponsor. This marks the beginning of an exciting partnership that will help power one of Northern Ireland’s largest and most celebrated sporting occasions.
Speaking about the new partnership, Emma Kernohan, Marketing Manager at Phoenix Energy, said:
“Phoenix Energy is proud to become the title sponsor of the Belfast City Marathon, a celebration of determination, connection, and community spirit. We look forward to supporting runners and spectators across all events. Together, we hope to create a positive impact and energise communities across Belfast and beyond.”
The official launch event took place on Tuesday, 21st October at Templemore Leisure Centre, where organisers, sponsors and athletes gathered to celebrate this exciting new chapter for the marathon.
This year also sees the introduction of the Give2You Charity platform, offering participants a new, streamlined way to donate and fundraise for their chosen charity. The platform will make it easier than ever for runners to make their miles count and raise vital funds for good causes.
Claire O’Neill, Chief Executive of Belfast City Marathon, also shared her thoughts on the new charity platform and sponsor partnership:
“We are delighted to launch the new Give2You charity platform, which will open up opportunities for charities of all sizes and causes to get involved in Belfast City Marathon events.
"This new system will allow us to better support our participants, with additional cheer stations along the route and the potential to introduce a charity village at the Expo and Pack Collection in the ICC for both the Full and Half Marathon.
"Belfast City Marathon has always prided itself on being a true community event, supporting the community, and we are so proud that our events continue to act as a catalyst for one of the biggest fundraising channels for local charities.”
The Belfast City Marathon event series returns for 2026 with four major running events across the year. The excitement kicks off with the Phoenix Energy Belfast City Marathon and Team Relay on Sunday 3rd May, followed by the Phoenix Energy Belfast City Women’s 10K which takes centre stage on Sunday 21st June. Runners can then look forward to the Phoenix Energy Belfast City Half Marathon on Sunday 20th September, with the season wrapping up at the ever-growing Phoenix Energy 5K Fun Run on Sunday 15th November.
