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Sheena McStravick

Best places to watch Belfast Marathon 2019

The May Bank Holiday weekend is almost upon us which means it's also Belfast City Marathon time.

This year the route has changed and runners will be departing from Stormont instead of Belfast City Hall.

So if you're heading along to cheer on friends or family you'll want to make sure they know where to go on the day.

Bars near Ormeau Park for a swift drink after Belfast City Marathon  

Here are our top tips for places to watch the race:

1. Stormont

All the action will kick off here so really there's no better place to pitch up and watch the hundreds get off on the start of the tough 26.2mile route.

2. City Hall

Runners won't start at City Hall this year but they will run past it so it's still a good spot to enjoy the race, and you can pop in and enjoy some of the many food and drink hot spots while you're there.

Belfast Marathon road closures for 2019  

3. Lagan Weir

With runners passing by the big Fish you'll be able to spot all the action from the beautiful Lagan Weir bridge.

Belfast Marathon relay start and finish positions for 2019  

4. Ormeau Park

Why not get yourself in prime position at the finish line to roar your friends and family over the finish line and help them celebrate their achievements in style.

5. Boucher Road

If you're about the Boucher Road area you'll also spot the runners go past and sure you can enjoy some retail therapy while you're at it.

6. From the comfort of your sofa

Let's be honest, if you aren't running it might be nice to watch the highlights of those being put through their paces - especially if the sun doesn't shine this year. Belfast Live will have all the action and results FIRST so stick with us.

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