Event Details for Belfast City Marathon

When? Sunday 3 May 2026

Where? Stormont Estate Belfast, Belfast, BT4 3LP

Entry Requirements? Participants must be over 18 to enter.

Please note that you must already have your own place with Belfast City Marathon before joining Team Mencap. You can book and pay for your place.

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Why join #TeamMencap?

Embrace the challenge, lace up your shoes, and conquer the iconic London Marathon with Team Mencap! Your strength and determination will carry you through every mile.

Prepare yourself for a challenge of a lifetime and support people with a Learning disability live happy and healthy lives 

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Benefits of joining #TeamMencap

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Access to exclusive training materials

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A Mencap training top to show your support

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One-to-one fundraising support from our Events team

Questions and answers about this event

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Mencap support the 1.5 million people in the UK who have a learning disability and the money you raise will go towards fulfilling our vision for a world where all people are listened to, valued and included, and not discriminated against because of their learning disability. 

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How your money helps

£100

could help provide access to sport and recreational activities so people with a learning disability can socialise and break the loneliness and isolation they face. 

£250

could help us influence utility companies and banks so they provide vital information in a clear and simple way so people with a learning disability understand the impact the cost of living crisis will have on them. 

£500

could help us create mental health resources in a format that is accessible for people with a learning disability who are struggling with their wellbeing.