City gears up for marathon weekend

FOLLOWING a bumper rugby season, Limerick’s hotel and catering sector is set for another huge windfall over the bank holiday weekend when up to 5,500 participants take to the streets for the inaugural Great Limerick Run on Sunday.

A marquee event in Limerick’s Riverfest celebrations, the Great Limerick Run is the first event of its kind to incorporate a full certified marathon, a half marathon and a 10k run into one day.

Runners from 14 countries will be represented in the field.