How hilly is the Waterside Half Marathon?
The Waterside Half Marathon is described as gently rolling. The course listing puts the climb at 160 m.
Waterside Half Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
true cost £158
Decision summary
Waterside Half Marathon at a glance
- Entry fee
- £28
- Evidence depth
- 38 verified facts
Lower than 97% of comparable known fees
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Waterside Half Marathon has known course details for its half marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 21.1 km
- Terrain
- Road, Mixed
- Scenery
- Riverside, City, Parkland, Historic, Waterfront
Quick answers
What runners ask first
Where does the Waterside Half Marathon route go?
The Waterside Half Marathon route starts at Ebrington Square, Queens Quay, Derry/Londonderry BT48 7AS and finishes at Ebrington Square, Derry/Londonderry. Underfoot, expect road. It passes Ebrington Square, Peace Bridge, Foyle Bridge, River Foyle and Derry city walls. Route starts in Ebrington Square, crosses the River Foyle to the cityside and takes in both banks of the river, showcasing the city's parks, greenways and bridges before finishing back at Ebrington Square.
What should runners know on race day for the Waterside Half Marathon?
Event is fully marshalled and chip-timed with water stations and first-aid cover on course.
Race character
Scenery
- Riverside
- City
- Parkland
- Historic
- Waterfront
Atmosphere
- Scenic Tour
- Community
Terrain
- Road
- Mixed
- Elevation character
- Gently Rolling
- Technicality
- Non Technical
- Source-stated ascent
- 160 m
- Net elevation
- -20 m
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Field size
- Approximately 2,000 participants
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
- Minimum age
- 17+
- Sold out
- Yes
- Qualification status
- No qualifying standard; open Entry community half marathon
Race day logistics
- Pacers
- Event is fully marshalled and chip-timed with water stations and first-aid cover on course
- Medal
- All finishers receive a commemorative medal
- Finisher tee
- All finishers receive an event T-shirt
Access and course status
- Start
- Ebrington Square, Queens Quay, Derry/Londonderry BT48 7AS
- Finish
- Ebrington Square, Derry/Londonderry
- Spectator friendliness
- spectator-friendly
Course facts
- Course type
- Loop
- Surface
- Road
- Landmarks
- Ebrington Square, Peace Bridge, Foyle Bridge, River Foyle, Derry city walls, The Guildhall
- Notable features
- Route starts in Ebrington Square, crosses the River Foyle to the cityside and takes in both banks of the river, showcasing the city's parks, greenways and bridges before finishing back at Ebrington Square
What does it really cost to run?
| Entry fee | £28 |
|---|---|
| Travel (modelled) | £40 |
| Accommodation (modelled) | £90 |
| Estimated total | £158 |
More race details
How much does the Waterside Half Marathon cost?
The adult entry fee is £28, and the estimated true cost to the start line is about £158 including modelled travel and accommodation.
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