Excitement builds as Strabane Lifford Half Marathon returns

EXCITEMENT is building in the local running fraternity for the return of one of the north west’s most popular half marathon events on Sunday May 15.

The Strabane Lifford Half Marathon is hosted by Derry City and Strabane District Council in partnership with Lifford Strabane Athletics club and is being held for the seventh time following a three year Covid-enforced hiatus. It is one of only two cross border half marathons in Ireland and is set to attract a field of 1,200 runners.

Registration for the event has now opened and Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Graham Warke, urged runners to confirm their place now to avoid disappointment.

“The Strabane Lifford Half Marathon is now firmly established on the local athletics calendar and the public have attended and taken part in their thousands every year,” he said.

Registrations for this year’s half marathon will be limited to 1,200 runners so book early to avoid disappointment.

Entries are now open at www.derrystrabane.com/slhm​ and will close strictly on Sunday April 22.

All finishers will receive a specially commissioned t-shirt and medal.

For further information email halfmarathon@derrystrabane.com or Derry City and Strabane District Council on 028 71 253253.