44 colourful photos as hundreds hit the streets of Derry for Waterside Half Marathon

Almost 2,000 participants hit the streets of Derry to take part in the spectacular 41st running of the Waterside Half Marathon.

The winners podium was red and white this morning as the City of Derry Spartans duo of Kyle Doherty and Judith Storm led home a bumper field.

The event proved a fantastic success as runners weaved their way through the stunning course which started in Ebrington Square and took participants across the River Foyle to the cityside, showcasing the city’s parks, greenways and bridges before finishing back at Ebrington.

Our photographer George Sweeney was on hand to take some brilliant photographs which captured the mood of a memorable day for so many.