The Spartan Challenge has returned

To keep our runners motivated, the 26 lucky Spartans will receive advice and tips from fitness guru Karl Henry and expert nutritionist Paula Mee. We'll also make sure they're kitted out for the big event by providing them with a free sports pack filled with essential training equipment to help you achieve your goal.

The eventual overall winner, who embraces all aspects of the Spartan Challenge programme, will be crowned the 'King...or Queen of the Spartans' and also receive a once in a lifetime prize. Having completed the Dublin Marathon, what better way to be rewarded for all your efforts and dedication than to experience a luxury trip for two to the New York marathon as a spectator... we don't expect you to run another marathon! We'll throw in everything you'd expect from a dream trip to the Big Apple including flights, accommodation, a champagne reception and dinner, €500 spending money and a €300 sports store voucher.

So if you've always dreamt of completing a marathon, you won't get a better opportunity than this. We'll be with you every step of the way!