23 fantastic photographs from the fabulous Waterside Half Marathon in Derry

Simon Collins
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A smile and a wave for the camera as runners begin the 40th edition of the Waterside Half Marathon. (Photo: Conor McClean)
A smile and a wave for the camera as runners begin the 40th edition of the Waterside Half Marathon. (Photo: Conor McClean)

It was once again a fabulous event and credit to organisers with spectators spread across the city to witness one of the highlights in the local sporting calendar. Our photographer Conor McClean was in amongst the action and captured some superb shots. Recognise anyone? Make sure to share and tag!

A cross section of some of the field at Sunday's record breaking Waterside Half Marathon. (Photo: Conor McClean)
A cross section of some of the field at Sunday's record breaking Waterside Half Marathon. (Photo: Conor McClean)
A section of runners taking their first strides from Ebrington Square at the start of the 40th Waterside Half Marathon on Sunday. (Photo: Conor McClean)
A section of runners taking their first strides from Ebrington Square at the start of the 40th Waterside Half Marathon on Sunday. (Photo: Conor McClean)
Runners make their way up Ebrington Square from the Peace Bridge during Sunday's race. (Photo: Conor McClean)
Runners make their way up Ebrington Square from the Peace Bridge during Sunday's race. (Photo: Conor McClean)
This Enniskillen athlete takes time to recover after crossing the line. (Photo: Conor McClean)
This Enniskillen athlete takes time to recover after crossing the line. (Photo: Conor McClean)
Kyle Doherty (Spartans) receives his winners medal from the Mayor of Derry and Strabane, Councillor Patricia Logue.
Kyle Doherty (Spartans) receives his winners medal from the Mayor of Derry and Strabane, Councillor Patricia Logue.
A view of the runners at the start of Sunday's Waterside Half Marathon at Ebrington. (Photo: Conor McClean)
A view of the runners at the start of Sunday's Waterside Half Marathon at Ebrington. (Photo: Conor McClean)
These runners are pictured crossing the finishing line at Ebrington after a terrific effort at the 40th running of the Waterside Half Marathon. (Photo: Conor McClean)
These runners are pictured crossing the finishing line at Ebrington after a terrific effort at the 40th running of the Waterside Half Marathon. (Photo: Conor McClean)
Charlie Large, Mayor of Derry and Strabane, Cllr. Patricia Logue, Gerry Lynch and Denis McGowan pictured at the finish line. (Photo: Conor McClean)
Charlie Large, Mayor of Derry and Strabane, Cllr. Patricia Logue, Gerry Lynch and Denis McGowan pictured at the finish line. (Photo: Conor McClean)
A shot of the leading pack during the early stages of the race. (Photo: Conor McClean)
A shot of the leading pack during the early stages of the race. (Photo: Conor McClean)
In Your Space Circus pictured with Eamonn and Christopher. (Photo: Conor McClean)
In Your Space Circus pictured with Eamonn and Christopher. (Photo: Conor McClean)
Some of the participants pictured at the start of the race as they begin to spread out. (Photo: Conor McClean)
Some of the participants pictured at the start of the race as they begin to spread out. (Photo: Conor McClean)
Mayor of Derry Cllr, Patricia Logue and Mags Matheson pictured with podium finishers Elaine McGuckin (third), Catherine Whoriskey (first) and Caitlin Harvey (second).
Mayor of Derry Cllr, Patricia Logue and Mags Matheson pictured with podium finishers Elaine McGuckin (third), Catherine Whoriskey (first) and Caitlin Harvey (second).
Mayor of Derry Cllr. Patricia Logue and Mags Matheson pictured with male podium finishers, Gavin McGlinchey (third), Kyle Doherty (first) and Noel McNally (second).
Mayor of Derry Cllr. Patricia Logue and Mags Matheson pictured with male podium finishers, Gavin McGlinchey (third), Kyle Doherty (first) and Noel McNally (second).
Female winner of the Waterside Half Marathon Catherine Whoriskey crosses the finish line. (Photo: Conor McClean)
Female winner of the Waterside Half Marathon Catherine Whoriskey crosses the finish line. (Photo: Conor McClean)
Elaine McGuckin who finished third female, pictured with Mayor of Derry and Strabane Cllr. Patricia Logue. (Photo: Conor McClean)
Elaine McGuckin who finished third female, pictured with Mayor of Derry and Strabane Cllr. Patricia Logue. (Photo: Conor McClean)
Caitlin Harvey who finished in second place, is congratulated by Mayor of Derry Cllr. Patricia Logue. (Photo: Conor McClean)
Caitlin Harvey who finished in second place, is congratulated by Mayor of Derry Cllr. Patricia Logue. (Photo: Conor McClean)
Kyle Doherty begins his celebrations as he claims the 2023 Waterside Half Marathon Mens title on Sunday. Picture Martin McKeown. 03.09.23
Kyle Doherty begins his celebrations as he claims the 2023 Waterside Half Marathon Mens title on Sunday. Picture Martin McKeown. 03.09.23
Men's winner Kyle Doherty (Spartans) makes his way over the Peace Bridge.
Men's winner Kyle Doherty (Spartans) makes his way over the Peace Bridge.
Kyle Doherty is some way ahead of the pack towards the finish line as he crosses the Peace Bridge in this photograph. (Photo: Conor McClean)
Kyle Doherty is some way ahead of the pack towards the finish line as he crosses the Peace Bridge in this photograph. (Photo: Conor McClean)
Female winner Catherine Whoriskey pictured with Mayor of Derry Cllr. Patricia Logue after the race. (Photo: Conor McClean)
Female winner Catherine Whoriskey pictured with Mayor of Derry Cllr. Patricia Logue after the race. (Photo: Conor McClean)
Mayor of Derry Cllr. Patricia Logue pictured with the front three male runners at the Waterside Half Marathon, Gavin McGlinchey, Kyle Doherty and Noel McNally. (Photo: Conor McClean)
Mayor of Derry Cllr. Patricia Logue pictured with the front three male runners at the Waterside Half Marathon, Gavin McGlinchey, Kyle Doherty and Noel McNally. (Photo: Conor McClean)
Catherine Whoriskey leads the womens field home as she claimed the Waterside Half Marathon title for a fifth time at Ebrington Square. Picture Martin McKeown. 03.09.23
Catherine Whoriskey leads the womens field home as she claimed the Waterside Half Marathon title for a fifth time at Ebrington Square. Picture Martin McKeown. 03.09.23