Ahead of the Belfast City Marathon on Sunday, April 30 we asked you to submit your #MyMarathon stories and we were indunated with hundreds of inspiring stories of why many of your took part in Belfast City Marathon.
The Belfast Live judges have now picked their favourites and we've settled on a top six. You can read them below and then you will have a chance to vote for your favourite below the stories. The lucky winner will then received a £200 voucher.
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