Belfast half marathon: More than 3,000 take part
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Image source, Kelvin BoyesAbout 3,500 runners took part in the half marathon in Belfast
More than 3000 people have taken part in a half marathon in Belfast.
The race began at 09:00 BST at Ormeau Park and finished at the same location at about 12:00 BST.
Image source, Kelvin Boyes/Press EyeRunners taking part in the half-marathon
Motorists were advised to expect traffic disruption on the route.
Police said most roads would remain open throughout the event but some closures and diversions are in place in parts of the city centre and east Belfast.
Image source, Kelvin Boyes/press eyeRunners taking part in the half marathon got a sunny day for the event
Police said: "Disruption can be expected on Grosvenor Road, Great Victoria Street, and Bruce Street heading towards Dublin Road, Shaftesbury Square and Botanic Avenue from 0830 to 12:50."
The event is in its fifth year. Full details are on the Belfast City Marathon website.