Races Half marathon · Derry, UK
Waterside Half Marathon
Waterside Half Marathon is a rolling half marathon in Derry, UK, held each September. Starts and finishes at Ebrington Square and follows the River Foyle on greenways, with five river crossings. Short climbs and descents on the Strathfoyle greenway, Foyle Bridge and Peace Bridge. Early September in Derry is usually mild and changeable, around 9 to 17°C, with a chance of showers and a breeze off the Foyle. With Waterside Half Marathon's constant undulation, pace by effort rather than the watch: even effort beats even splits here.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
September
every year
Course
rolling
Half marathon
Conditions
Early September in Derry is usually mild and changeable, around 9 to 17°C, with a chance of showers and a breeze off the Foyle.
Racing this course well
Starts and finishes at Ebrington Square and follows the River Foyle on greenways, with five river crossings. Short climbs and descents on the Strathfoyle greenway, Foyle Bridge and Peace Bridge.
With Waterside Half Marathon's constant undulation, pace by effort rather than the watch: even effort beats even splits here.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Price
- £28 plus booking fee for runners (2026 race)
Official Waterside Half Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Start time
- 09:30
The course in numbers
The Strathfoyle greenway is undulating with a short climb to Temple Road. Runners then cross the Foyle Bridge, climb to its high point, and finish up the Peace Bridge and a small incline on the Ebrington mall.
- Layout
- Loop
- Surface
- Mostly greenway and riverside paths, with some coned lanes on roads and the A2 dual carriageway
Worth knowing
- The route takes in the lower deck of Craigavon Bridge, the Pennyburn footbridge and the Peace Bridge, which is crossed twice.
- Half marathon entrants must be 17 or over on race day. A three-person relay is also offered.
Pick your goal for Derry
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common half marathon goals:
We don’t hold a confirmed date for this edition, so any countdown comes from the date you enter here.
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Asked often
- When is the Waterside Half Marathon?
- It is held each September in Derry, UK. Check the official Waterside Half Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Waterside Half Marathon course flat?
- Starts and finishes at Ebrington Square and follows the River Foyle on greenways, with five river crossings. Short climbs and descents on the Strathfoyle greenway, Foyle Bridge and Peace Bridge.
- How do I enter the Waterside Half Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Price: £28 plus booking fee for runners (2026 race).
- How should I train for the Waterside Half Marathon?
- Train specifically for Derry — terrain, conditions, goal pace — and let the plan flex around real life. With RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week.
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