Some memorable images from today's Dublin Marathon

We've compiled all the best images from the 2019 Dublin Marathon.

Moroccan runner Othmane El-Goumri has set a new course record in today's Dublin Marathon, with more than 22,000 runners taking part.

Now in its 40th year, the Dublin Marathon is the fifth biggest marathon in Europe with numbers growing exponentially since its first iteration.

Here are some of the images that sum up the scale of the event and its central role in Dublin's October bank holiday weekend.

Medals being prepared ahead of runners crossing the finish line in today’s 2019 KBC Dublin Marathon. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Patrick Monaghan from Kildare at Bushy Park during the 2019 KBC Dublin Marathon. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Runners participate in today’s 2019 KBC Dublin Marathon. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Runners cross James Joyce Bridge during today’s 2019 KBC Dublin Marathon. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Othmane El Goumri crosses the line as the male winner during the 2019 KBC Dublin Marathon. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Craig Brennan from Co Sligo, left, and Greg Shearer from Great Britain, cross the finish line during KBC Dublin Marathon. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Competitors at Bushy Park. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Sora, right, and Ariana McEvoy Bucholz cross James Joyce Bridge. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Hugh Armstong from Ballina, Co Mayo, after finishing today’s 2019 KBC Dublin Marathon. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

A general view of runners going through Phoenix Park. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Runners passing through Stoneybatter. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile