From http://www.derrycity.gov.uk/halfmarathon/index.htm

Gee’s Waterside Half Marathon 2006

***Urgent Message for Participants***

Waterside Half Marathon on the 09th September 2006 has been postponed until Saturday 14th October at 11.00am due to safety considerations on the course.

There is no need to re-register for the 14th October but if you wish to withdraw from the race a full refund is available and please email us directly at [email protected] stating your name, address and telephone number.

If you have other queries please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected]

Discussions to reach accommodation in respect of safety management issues were unsuccessful over the proposed course for the 09th September. However Race Organiser’s are committed to finding an alternative Half Marathon route for the City.

Derry City Council has successfully organized 25 half marathons and this was an extremely difficult decision that we had to take in the interest of competitor safety. The large number of runners frequenting the race coupled by new road layouts, particularly at Caw, made it impossible for the existing Half Marathon route to continue in its existing format. Alternative route options were developed and discussed with the PSNI but overriding safety considerations impacted on the ultimate decision to postpone until October 14th 2006.

Race organizers believed past experience in managing events along with modifications to the route, coupled by alternative start arrangements, increased marshals and improved signage would minimize the potential risks.

Derry City Council thanks you for your continued support for this event and apologise for the inconvenience caused.