The 2009 Waterside Half Marathon and Team Relay now in its 28th year is back again on Saturday 12th September (10.30 am start) and we are delighted to invite you to join us at this year’s event.
The event as always, caters for runners, joggers, wheelchair participants and walkers of all abilities – and we also facilitate a Three-Person Team Relay format. Last year we had a record 700+ finishers plus 250 in the Family Fun Run and we expect to have even more this year.
Tesco Waterside Half Marathon
The 2009 Waterside Half Marathon and Team Relay now in its 28th year is back again on Saturday 12th September (10.30 am start) and we are delighted to invite you to join us at this year’s event.
The event as always, caters for runners, joggers, wheelchair participants and walkers of all abilities – and we also facilitate a Three-Person Team Relay format. Last year we had a record 700+ finishers plus 250 in the Family Fun Run and we expect to have even more this year.
We are delighted to welcome back our major corporate sponsor Tesco. We appreciate their support and look forward to working in partnership with them once again.
Our generous £5000 plus prize fund which covers categories from Under 20’s to Over 70’s is in place again. We have ribboned medals, commemorative printed T-shirts and a variety of refreshments for all finishers.
We have amended the leading Prize Category Awards – The top 6 male and female finishers will receive awards irrespective of their stated age group – but all runners are still requested to indicate their age group on the entry form! Entrants for the half marathon, run and walk, must be 17 years of age or over on the day of the event.
Our long-term beneficiary, Foyle Hospice, is joined this year by a new official charity – NSPCC – and we trust many of you will respond to their requests to consider them for sponsorship.
Championship Status
The enduring quality of the “Waterside” has been recognised once again by Athletics NI who have awarded Northern Ireland Championship status to the event. We are delighted with this designation and guarantee to deliver a top class championship event on September 12th.
Half Marathon Team Relay
Growing in popularity is the Three-Person Team Relay. Each team member will run approximately 4.4 miles. The exact changeover points will be detailed in the race pack and we expect over 50 teams to line up this year. Please note that the minimum age for Team Relay participants is 15 years.
Walkers/Wheelchairs
Walkers and Wheelchair participants are welcome. Walkers have an earlier start at 9.30 am and wheelchair entrants will start immediately before the main field.
3K Fun Run
The 3 km Fun Run starts at 10.45 am on grass, in the spacious Gransha Grounds. School, Workplace and Family groups are particularly welcome. Ribboned medals and goodie bags will be awarded to all finishers and there will be lots of entertainment on hand for everyone.
