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In pictures: Thousands hit the streets for Night Run in Dublin

The city centre event provided some superb photos.

THE SAMSUNG NIGHT Run took place on the streets of Dublin on Sunday night and we’ve picked out some of the best pics from the photogenic event.

There was plenty of enthusiasm on show as thousands of runners started and finished the 10 kilometre course around the capital city.

Lord Mayor of Dublin Oisin Quinn with runners before the race Lord Mayor of Dublin Oisin Quinn with some of the runners before the race. Morgan Treacy / INPHO Morgan Treacy / INPHO / INPHO

Michael Darragh MacAuley and Denis Bastick at the start of the race Dublin footballers Michael Darragh MacAuley and Denis Bastick get the race underway. Morgan Treacy / INPHO Morgan Treacy / INPHO / INPHO

Michael Darragh MacAuley and Denis Bastick at the start of the race And look to be enjoying themselves only hours after beating Derry. Morgan Treacy / INPHO Morgan Treacy / INPHO / INPHO

General view of competitors during the race Thousands of runners flood away from the starting line. Morgan Treacy / INPHO Morgan Treacy / INPHO / INPHO

General view of competitors during the race Morgan Treacy / INPHO Morgan Treacy / INPHO / INPHO

The leaders of the race stretch out the field The race leaders stretch out the field. Colm O'Neill / INPHO Colm O'Neill / INPHO / INPHO

General view of competitors during the race The going was pacy. Morgan Treacy / INPHO Morgan Treacy / INPHO / INPHO

Competitors cross the National Covention Centre Competitors pass the National Covention Centre. Cathal Noonan / INPHO Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO

Competitors cross the Samuel Beckett Bridge Runners cross the cross the Samuel Beckett Bridge. Cathal Noonan / INPHO Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO

Peter Brandon wins the Dublin Samsung Night Race Kenya's Peter Brandon is first across the line. Morgan Treacy / INPHO Morgan Treacy / INPHO / INPHO

Mick Clohissey is the first Irishman home in 2nd place Just about pipping Mick Clohissey. Morgan Treacy / INPHO Morgan Treacy / INPHO / INPHO

Siobhan Doherty is the first woman home Siobhan Doherty is the first woman home. Morgan Treacy / INPHO Morgan Treacy / INPHO / INPHO

Marie O'Sullivan is the second woman home Marie O'Sullivan is the second woman home. Morgan Treacy / INPHO Morgan Treacy / INPHO / INPHO

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