This year's Belfast City Marathon was their biggest one yet, with 5,500 people hitting the streets.  Taking in all areas of Belfast, the race started at Stormont and finished in Ormeau Park.

Whilst our models were doing their own marathon efforts up and down the stairs on Friday night (photos to follow), two of our Seniors switched the football boots for trainers to complete the gruelling 26.2 miles course.

Bonzo & Conor Watters decided to run the Marathon to raise funds for the expansion and development of our club gym.  This will be named in memory of our Minor Player of the Year, Dylan Vallely. It is hoped that it will inspire and develop our players and serve our members & community.  The lads ran in the jerseys designed by Dylan himself, and we can all agree that they certainly look the part.  Having set a target of £2,000, the lads have raised more than double that, and they have been amazed at everyone's generosity.

We are extremely proud of Bonzo & Conor for their dedication and drive to run the marathon - having not completed even a half marathon before, and for doing it for the benefit of our club. 

52.4 miles between them, over £4,000 raised and immeasurable feelings of relief & pride to see family and friends at that finish line.  Congratulations lads, "D Val" was with you every step of the way  🔵⚪    We'll put a word in with Barra & the lads to go easy on you at training !

The JustGiving link will remain opened for another few days :
https://www.gofundme.com/f/brian-and-conor-belfast-marathon-2024?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet-first-launch&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer