Belfast City Marathon: Images relay the action from running extravaganzaPublished2 May 2016Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, PacemakerImage caption, Competitors dressed as the cast from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory were among those seeking the golden ticket of success at the Belfast City MarathonImage source, PacemakerImage caption, They were put through their paces prior to the event starting at Belfast City HallImage source, PacemakerImage caption, Batman was keen to spread his wings at the eventImage source, PacemakerImage caption, More than 17,500 runners are participating in the marathonImage source, PacemakerImage caption, This runner in a Magherafelt Harriers vest soaked up the atmosphereImage source, PacemakerImage caption, Others felt it was better to stay in the shadeImage source, PacemakerImage caption, Sometimes you need a bat and a hat to get aheadImage source, PacemakerImage caption, Kenyan athlete Joel Kipsang Kositany earned his third Belfast Marathon victory as he won the men's raceMore on this storyThousands attend Belfast City MarathonPublished2 May 2016