Dublin City Marathon winners expected soon at finishing line

The winners of this year's Dublin City Marathon are expected to cross the finishing line shortly.

There are 13,000 participants in this year's marathon, which has been running for 31 years.

The 26.2 mile race sees participants travel from the city centre out through the Phoenix Park, back around UCD, and then returning to the finish at Merrion Square.

Motorists are being advised that traffic restrictions and diversions are in place from early this morning until at least 6pm.

Today’s race will be the last time the title sponsors – Lifestyle Sports and Adidas - will sponsor the event.

Adidas has been a sponsor of the marathon for 10 years, and Lifestyle Sports for three years.

Both have decided not to renew their contracts, leaving the marathon’s organisers looking for new sponsors for next year.