Michelle Finn wins Evening Echo Women's Mini Marathon

Michelle Finn of Leevale AC has won today's Evening Echo Women's Mini Marathon in Cork.

The biggest event of its kind in Munster, the mini marathon provides many Cork charities with a vital source of revenue for the coming year.

This year, the event attracted around 10,000 runners.

It enjoyed a greater online presence than ever before, with live coverage on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram as well as streaming through Periscope.

Here we go! The #EEMiniMarathon 10,000! pic.twitter.com/RCktKXhXUE

— Maurice Gubbins (@MauriceGubbins) September 27, 2015

Blessed with the weather! #eeminimarathon pic.twitter.com/ruGiv48DTQ

— Maurice Gubbins (@MauriceGubbins) September 27, 2015

Supporters are being urged to check out the hashtag #EEMiniMarathon for updates.

#ArdMhearaCorcaigh @CorkEveningEcho #EEminimarathon pic.twitter.com/AqdEOPezos

— Cristóir O'Laoire (@chrisjoleary) September 27, 2015

The Evening Echo Women's Mini Marathon began on Centre Park Road and finishes at John F Kennedy Park, at the junction of Victoria Road and Monahan Road.