Ethiopian athlete Abay Alemu was first past the post in today’s event
Ethiopian long-distance runner Abay Alemu claimed victory at the 44th Phoenix Energy Belfast City Marathon earlier today by only a split second with a lung-busting finishing straight sprint.
More than 23,000 thousand people ran or jogged in the 44th Belfast City Marathon. The event started at Stormont Estate and finished in Ormeau Park with an array of entertainment provided to support the spectators and visitors.
An event spokesperson said: “It was a great day for athletes across the island of Ireland and beyond, congratulations to Abay Alemu winning the 44th Phoenix Energy Belfast City Marathon in a time of 2:16:23 with second place winner Teadese Mamo right beside in a time of 2:16:24. Third place was Abera Ketema in a time of 2:17:38.
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“For the ladies, Aziza Alaoui Selsouli came in first in a time of 2:38:00. In second place, Judith Storm of City of Derry Spartans finished in a time of 2:39:09 with Melissah Gibson of Ealing Eagles s third in a time of 2:42:44.
“Congratulations also to Jayne Bleakley who won the Wheelchair Race in a time of 2:32:39. A full list of the results will be available at www.belfastcitymarathon.com on Monday May 4, 2026.”
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