Friday, 28 April – Today is an arrival day for those on the 3-night package. Make your own way to your city centre hotel for check-in from 3pm. At 6pm you have the option to join a ‘runseeing tour’ encompassing some of the city’s most interesting landmarks and ending with a complementary Guinness with a race briefing. The run will be short and light to loosen up your legs (subject to meeting group minimum number of 5).
Saturday, 29 April – This morning you have the option to join a private luxury group to the Giant Causeway on a half day trip, exploring the beautiful Northern Ireland countryside with time to spend at the UNESCO heritage site. When you return you will be dropped off at the expo located at the Titanic Exhibition Centre (TEC) for you to register and collect your runner pack. If you are arriving today, you will need to make your own way to the expo, there will be a race briefing at your hotel reception at 6pm. The evening is free to enjoy at leisure and prepare for the challenge ahead.
Sunday, 30 April – It’s RACE DAY. After an early breakfast we will join a transfer to the race start out at Stormont Estate at 9am. The 2023 Marathon route runs through all 4 areas of Belfast; North, South, East and West, starting at Stormont Estate and finishing in Ormeau Park. Your hotel is within walking distance from the finish line. The evening is free for you to celebrate your achievement however you like.
Monday, 01 May – Departure Day. Today we say our farewells after one last delicious breakfast. If you are looking to extend your time in Belfast, we can arrange to book you extra nights, available on request.