18:16 GMT, Monday, 5 May 2008 19:16 UK
Woman breaks city marathon record
The first man and woman to cross the line in this year's Belfast City Marathon also took home the honours last year.
Kenyan John Mutai came home first in the men's event in time of two hours, 16 minutes and 31 seconds
The winner of the women's race - Ethopia's Marashet Jumma - broke the course record with a time of two hours, 39 minutes and 22 seconds.
In all, about 15,000 people have taken to the streets of Belfast.
The majority of entrants in the city's 27th marathon make up the 1,800 relay teams.
About 2,000 walkers are also taking part, while 1,500 people are competing in the fun run.
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