OVER 14,000 PEOPLE are taking part in the Dublin City Marathon today.

The 26-mile race got under way at 9am this morning with 4,000 runners from 47 countries joining around 10,000 Irish entrants.

Marathons have become increasingly popular in recent years as runners look to put themselves through the ultimate test of endurance.

So today we want to know: Would you ever run a marathon?

Poll Results:

Yes, I would run one but haven't yet (2690)

26 miles? Are you mad? (2184)

No, never (1516)

Yes, I already have (955)

I'm running one right now (124)

Yes, I already have
I'm running one right now
Yes, I would run one but haven't yet
No, never
26 miles? Are you mad?

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Poll: Would you ever run a marathon?

Poll Results:

Making a difference

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