Belfast City Marathon

Join YouthAction NI’s team at the Belfast City Marathon on Sunday 3rd May 2026, and take on a challenge that changes lives, including your own.

Whether you’re tackling the full 26.2 miles, taking on the 5k Fun Run, or joining friends for the Team Relay, every step you take will help empower young people across Northern Ireland to reach their full potential.

Why Run for YouthAction NI?

By running, walking, or relaying with us, you’re helping provide safe, creative, and supportive spaces for young people to learn, connect and grow. Your fundraising helps us deliver vital programmes such as:

• Peer  support groups that build confidence and connection
• Health  and wellbeing education that supports positive mental health
• Creative  arts classes that celebrate inclusion and empower young people with disabilities

When you go the distance for YouthAction NI, you’re not just running a marathon you’re investing in the next generation of changemakers.

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Join Our Team and You’ll Receive

• A YouthAction NI t-shirt to wear with pride on race day
• Dedicated support from our Fundraising team
• A personalised  fundraising pack to help you meet your goals

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Ready to Get Started?

Secure your place today by registering directly through the Belfast City Marathon website and then contact YouthAction NI's events team to let us know you have signed up. We'll  help you make the most of your marathon journey, including supporting you with your fundraising efforts!

Run for YouthAction NI. Run for young people. Run for a brighter future.

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Contact Rachel@youthaction.org for more information or to sign up to YANI's team today!

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