Gary O’Hanlon braced for ‘toughest’ Cork City Marathon

National champion Gary O’Hanlon believes tomorrow’s Irish Examiner Cork City Marathon will be one of the most challenging editions of the event.

O’Hanlon, 43, a serial marathoner and winner, has run the event three times, finishing third and second twice, feels the competition and conditions are going to provide a big test.

“It’s the biggest depth that the Cork marathon has seen for years with five guys having run under 2:20. Add to that the expected heat wave and it’s going to be very tough,” said the Louth man who runs for Clonliffe Harriers.