Twitlonger: The story of the Dublin Marathon told via Tweets

The weather didn't suit them but that was not going to stop a record number of competitors from lining up for today's Dublin Marathon.

The 36th edition saw in excess of 15,000 take part in this morning's 40 kilometre test of endurance and will power. https://twitter.com/ealingeagles/status/658625242080899072 https://twitter.com/therecblogs/status/658600317580410882 https://twitter.com/RGallr/status/658596754284281856/video/1 It didn't take long for the cream to rise to the top, of course. https://twitter.com/fgoulding/status/658603956080373760 https://twitter.com/justindoran/status/658604865934008320 The winners were crossing the line at Merrion Square before you knew it. https://twitter.com/StapsNick/status/658613244312092672/photo/1 https://twitter.com/Inphosports/status/658627153664319488 https://twitter.com/dublinmarathon/status/658607348492214272 A couple of Ireland's most well-known athletes were left in their wake. https://twitter.com/Inphosports/status/658630666649739264 https://twitter.com/colingriffin/status/658618785373532160 But lots of people were just happy to compete and complete. https://twitter.com/dublinwellwoman/status/658620906634399745 https://twitter.com/IseultCasey/status/658628140252663808 Even if they needed a little help! https://twitter.com/SineadHus/status/658627460175667200 Congratulations everyone!