More than 56,000 participants are expected on the 26.2-mile course through the capital on a warm, dry day with temperatures of up to 22C.

She said the warmer temperatures (near 68 degrees by race end) helped her improve over last year’s performance. "Last year, I ...

Youth Demand said two of its supporters jumped over the barriers and threw the substance in front of the men’s elite race at around 10.35am.