Newry City Marathon 2017 Tickets

The Newry City Marathon 2017, held on Sunday 28th May, was a remarkable sporting event that drew participants from all over the world to participate in the race. The event comprised of three races: a full marathon (26.2 miles), a half marathon (13.1 miles) and a fun run (3.1 miles) for families and children.

Sports enthusiasts gathered to take part in this spectacular event, which has been growing in popularity over the years. The Newry City Marathon is now firmly established as one of the best marathons in Northern Ireland, attracting many seasoned runners, novices and people raising money for charity.

The event started at 9 am outside Newry Cathedral and continued through the picturesque surrounding areas of County Down and County Armagh. The route was challenging, but the runners were cheered on by enthusiastic supporters throughout the course.

Among the participants were some amazing athletes, including Cosmas Lagat, who won the men’s marathon with an impressive time of two hours, twenty-eight minutes and forty-three seconds. In the women's category, it was Caroline Jepchirchir Kipchoge who was first to cross the finish line, completing the course in two hours, fifty-seven minutes and eight seconds.

Many other participants took pride in finishing the race, regardless of where they ranked. Running a marathon, after all, is no small feat and requires hard work, dedication and mental toughness.

The event wasn't just about competition; it was about bringing people together for a common purpose. Many participants ran for charity, such as Marie Curie or Cancer Research, raising thousands of pounds. This aspect of the event was highlighted during the race, with spectators shouting words of encouragement and volunteers handing out water bottles and energy snacks to the runners.

Overall, the Newry City Marathon 2017 was an incredible day filled with emotion and determination. It demonstrated the power of sport to bring people together, be it for personal achievements or charity purposes. The event was a significant sporting occasion in Northern Ireland and one that will stay in the minds of all who were involved for a long time to come.