What you need to know ahead of the Cork City Marathon

Some 550 international participants from 26 different countries are expected to join more than 10,000 entries as they walk, run, or jog through the streets of Cork this weekend

Cork City Marathon features a full marathon,  half-marathon, and 10km race. Picture: Denis Minihane 

This weekend will see a flurry of activity on Leeside as Cork City Marathon gets under way. 

So, what's going on?