Established in 1981 Frankfurt is classed as the third fastest marathon route in the world and Germany's second largest marathon. The course record for the 26.2 mile route is 2:03:42 set in 2011 by Kenyan athlete Wilson Kipsang. The course has a total elevation gain of 27.8 meters spread across the entire route 42,195 meters!

Mens Results

Mark Korir (Kenya) 2:06:48

Martin Kiprugut Kosgey (Kenya) 2:07:22

Cybrian Kimurgor Kotut (Kenya) 2:07:28

Womens Results

Mamita Daska Molisa (Ethiopia) 2:25:27

Fate Tola (Germany) 2:25:42

Sarah Jebet (Kenya) 2:26:07

Four from Athenry AC took part in this year's event. Jane Ann Healy was the first of the group to cross the line completing the distance in 2:50:25 a marathon PB. Running his first marathon David Meehan recorded an impressive 3:00:40. Chris Deakin also securing a 4 min PB finished the race in 3:05:37. And another first timer Donal Leahy clocked another impressive time 3:21:18. Congrats all!