10,000 runners to set off in a blaze of marathon glory

MORE than 100 gardaí will be on duty to ensure today’s Bord Gáis Energy Cork City Marathon runs smoothly.

An estimated 10,000 people will participate in the 26.2 mile course, with the race getting under way by 9am.

It will finish six hours later and after that all roads, except Patrick Street, will be reopened.