1. The genuine contender
Running is not just a hobby but their career. No messing around here, you can put money on them crossing the line before 95% of the other competitors.
James Roitich and Joel Kipsang. Credit: INPHO/Presseye/Declan Roughan
Vira Ovcharuk. Credit: INPHO/Presseye/Stephen Hamilton
2. The bloke who insists on cross-dressing
It may look thrown together but they’ve been planning their outfit all year. Generally more concerned with getting papped than making an impact in the race.
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3. The groups
It’s all about strength in numbers for this band of merry joggers. Usually wearing matching t-shirts advertising their charity name.
Members of the Air Corps. Credit: INPHO/Lorraine O’Sullivan
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4. The celebrity
Only after they pass you coming around St Stephen’s Green do you realise it’s ‘your man off the radio’.
Second Captains host Eoin McDevitt. Credit: INPHO/Cathal Noonan
Rosanna Davidson. Credit: INPHO/Donall Farmer
Ray D’Arcy. Credit: INPHO/Cathal Noonan
5. The lad who has got no running left in him
They’ve given their all and literally can’t go on any further. Call the medics, quick!
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Credit: INPHO/Cathal Noonan
Credit: INPHO/Cathal Noonan
6. The show-off
Really… There’s no need.
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7. The casual walker
Not going anywhere fast but who cares, they’re out to enjoy their Bank Holiday Monday.
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8. The fancy dress brigade
They come in all shapes and sizes and add colour and character to the race.
Credit: INPHO/James Crombie
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Credit: INPHO/Cathal Noonan
Have we forgotten any? Which type are you?