Belfast Marathon 2018 in pictures

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The event kicked off at Belfast City Hall and finishes at Ormeau Park

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Wheelchair competitors get going at the start line

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Some are walking the route, some running and some hopping

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Batman stops to take a selfie before the marathon begins

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Proof unicorns do exist and they were taking part in the marathon

Eric Koech has won the 37th annual Belfast City MarathonPAcemaker

Men's winner Eric Koech passes the finish line

Caroline Kepchirchir won the women's race and the seond and third placed runnersPAcemaker

Caroline Kepchirchir, middle, won the women's race

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Kilkeel's Laura Graham, last year's winner, came second