🚀  Opening 1st July 2026  — gary@runsandbunsbelfast.co.uk

🏃 Led by Ironman & MDS 40th Edition Finisher Gary Rea · Opens 1 July 2026

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Belfast

1 hour 45 minutes covering both communities and the Titanic quarter. Weekdays 10:00 · Sundays 09:00 with optional church service. Max 4 per group.

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About the Experience

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We take you through the heart of Belfast — along the Falls Road murals, past the peace walls, to the Bayardo memorial on the Shankill, and through the historic Titanic quarter. Real stories, real streets, real pace.


Every run is 1 hour 45 minutes — covering both communities and the Titanic quarter — and ends with coffee and a bun at Terracotta on Holywood Road. One run daily at 10:00, groups of 4.

Gary Rea — MDS 40th Edition Finisher, race number 1210
MDS 40th Edition · 270km Multiple Ironman Finisher Qualified Running Coach

Your Guide

Gary Rea

I'm a qualified running coach who has completed multiple Ironman triathlons. In 2026 I finished the 40th anniversary edition of the Marathon des Sables — 270km across the Sahara Desert, six stages, self-supported, temperatures pushing 50°C. Race number 1210. Medal earned in sand and sweat.

What I love most is sharing Belfast on foot. These streets shaped a city and a generation. Running them is the only way to truly feel it.

270km
MDS 2026
6Stages
Sahara
40thAnniversary
Edition

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★ Belfast's Complete Story

The Belfast Experience

The ultimate Belfast run — cross the peace wall on foot, take in the Falls Road murals, the Bayardo memorial on the Shankill, then run through the historic Titanic quarter past the drawing rooms, slipways and the world-famous museum. Approximately 6 miles at a comfortable Zone 2 pace. Two communities, one iconic shipyard, one unforgettable morning.

⏱ 1hr 45min 👥 Max 4 🕙 10:00 daily 🏃 ~6 miles · Zone 2 pace☕ Coffee & bun included
☦️ ☦️ Sunday run starts at 09:00 — optional Christian Fellowship service on Belmont Road afterwards. Just let Gary know when booking.
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Along the Route

The Murals & Memorials

Belfast's walls tell its story better than any textbook. Every mural has a human story. Gary will share some of his own stories and experiences along the way.

Falls Road — Freedom Fighters
Falls Road — INLA Memorial
Falls Road — Republican Murals
Bayardo Memorial, Shankill
Shankill Road Murals
Shankill Road — Kitchener's Own WWI Mural

The Best Part

Now for
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Every run finishes at one of two great independent Belfast cafés — Terracotta or Oliver's, both on the Belmont Road. No chains, no shortcuts. Coffee and bun always included.

Every Run Includes

What You Get

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Gary Rea

Ironman finisher. MDS 40th edition, 270km Sahara. Qualified running coach.

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Water En Route

Hydration at the halfway point — proper fuel for the finish-line bun.

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Coffee & Bun

Post-run at Terracotta or Oliver's, both on Belmont Road. Always included in your £39.

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Photo Stops

Unhurried time at every mural and memorial.

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Max 4 Runners

Four people maximum. One run per day at 10:00. Intimate, personal — never a crowd.

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One run daily at 10:00, max 4 runners. Sundays marked in gold — run starts 09:00, optional Christian Fellowship service on Belmont Road afterwards. Click an available date to request your booking.

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Want a Tailored Run?

Private route, different distance, specific theme, corporate group or special occasion — Gary can put together a bespoke experience just for you.

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First runs from 1st July 2026. Fill in your details and Gary will confirm your spot and send a PayPal payment link by return.

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before your run. Payment taken via PayPal on confirmation.

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Gary will confirm your booking and send a PayPal payment request to your email. Payments go to gary@runsandbunsbelfast.co.uk

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£39pp · Max 4 runners · Runs at 10:00 & 12:30 · Coffee & bun at Terracotta or Oliver's included · Free cancellation 48hrs before · First runs 1 July 2026

What Runners Say

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★★★★★

"An incredible way to experience Belfast. Gary's knowledge of both communities is outstanding — thoughtful, balanced and genuinely moving. The bun at Terracotta afterwards was the perfect ending."

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The Belfast Experience
★★★★★

"Running past the Titanic slipways with someone who can tell you exactly what happened there is just something else. A totally unique Belfast experience. Booked again already."

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The Belfast Experience
★★★★★

"We did the Sunday run and stayed for the church service — completely unexpected and absolutely wonderful. Gary is a brilliant guide and a seriously impressive athlete. Highly recommend."

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The Belfast Experience — Sunday

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