100s to compete in Walled City Marathon 10-mile 'warm up'

Over 300 athletes will take to the start line of the annual SSE Airtricity 10 mile road race being held in Derry this morning.

The event is being held as a “warm up” for the SSE Walled City Marathon taking place in the city on Sunday, 5 June next.

Foyle Valley AC duo Marty Gallagher and Matthew McLaughlin along with City of Derry AC’s Gary Slevin (pictured) and Paul McCafferty will be among the favourites to claim podium places.

City of Derry AC’s Jackie McMonagle is tipped to be a front runner in the ladies’ race.