Dublin Marathon sells out for first time with 19,500 entrants

This year’s Dublin Marathon has sold out for the first time with 19,500 people due to take part this year.

Numbers for the SSE Airtricity Marathon, which takes place on October 30th, are up from 15,000 in 2015.

This jump in numbers makes it the fourth largest marathon in Europe.

Race Director Jim Aughney said he was "delighted with the record numbers," adding "it gives the team great satisfaction that the appeal of the Marathon and Race Series continues to grow".

Separately, the SSE Airtricity Dublin Half Marathon which takes place this Saturday is also sold out after increasing it numbers from 7,000 in 2015 to 9,500.