The Belfast City Marathon first launched in 1982 through Belfast City Council and with Guinness as the title sponsor, they helped set up the first event of its kind in the city.
The marathon course started at the old Maysfield Leisure Centre, with 3021 marathon runners setting off to complete a two-lap course.
Greg Hannon was the winner in a time of 2:20:25 whilst Sue Boreham was the first women across the line in a time of 3:11:26.
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