Results of the Waterford Half-Marathon - Sat 2nd Dec 2023

The annual Waterford Half-Marathon was held on Saturday 2nd December 2023 with a total of 1,767 runners crossing the finish line. As half marathons in Munster go, this is a big one.

As can be seen from the chart above, the numbers were down 127 or about 7% on last year. It can be interesting to look at the numbers in big races as they might show some trends in how race numbers overall are going.

So why the drop??? ...This race was held on 2nd of December on what was a bitterly cold but dry day, nothing that would deter someone from running. I checked and the entries opened on the 2nd of October, about two months in advance.

I checked last year and it was held then on the 3rd of December but the entries opened on the 9th of September, about 3 months in advance. It's hard to be certain but the late opening date this year most likely accounted for the drop in numbers.

Even at 2-3 months out, people are beginning to sign up for alternative events without knowing if Waterford was going ahead.

Top 5 men & women... 

1 David MCGLYNN 1:05:26 2098 M MS Waterford A.C.
2 Sergiu CIOBANU 1:07:10 1958 M M40 Clonliffe Harriers A.C.
3 Mihail SPRINCEAN 1:07:23 2143 M MS Clonliffe Harriers A.C.
4 Tudor MIRCEA 1:07:33 1614 M MS Clonliffe Harriers A.C.
5 Matteo MARY 1:07:54 2169 M MS Waterford A.C.
1 Ciara WILSON 1:16:43 1219 F FS D.M.P. A.C.
2 Becky WOODS 1:17:42 1995 F F35
3 Nichola SHERIDAN 1:17:56 1793 F FS Bohermeen A.C.
4 Dee GRADY 1:19:56 1386 F F35 Ennis Track A.C.
5 Alison MERRIGAN 1:20:50 867 F M50

Full results HERE

Results of the Waterford AC Half-Marathon - Sat 3rd Dec 2022

The Waterford AC Half-Marathon was held on Saturday the 3rd of December 2022 on what was a cool but dry day.

I had forgotten just how big this half marathon is. With almost 1900 runners taking part, it's one of the largest half-marathons in Munster and is certainly way bigger than the Waterford Viking Half-Marathon which had 676 finishers this year.

Why the big numbers? Maybe it's the time of year when there are fewer races? There aren't that many races in the South-East so this would be an attractive race for runners in Waterford, Kilkenny and Wexford. The entry price of €30 would certainly help as opposed to say €50-€60. Or maybe it's the Bobbly Hat! 

The exact number of finishers was 1894 finishers which is down 15% on the last outing in 2019. As can be seen from the chart above, the peak was back in 2018 and it declined the next year.

The post pandemic drop of 15% is pretty typical of a lot of races as quite a number of people have  stopped running or old habits have been broken. The unknown is whether it will continue its slide, stay static and grow again. I suspect the numbers will decline slowly in the years ahead but it will remain to be one of the most popular half-marathons.

Top 10 men & women...

1 Ryan CREECH 01:05:02 01:05:02 2472 M MS Leevale AC
2 Yared DERESE 01:05:49 01:05:50 2480 M M40 Carrick Aces AC
3 Sergiu CIOBANU 01:07:18 01:07:19 285 M MS Clonliffe Harriers
4 Tudor MOLDOVAN 01:09:16 01:09:17 1469 M MS Clonliffe Harriers
5 Conor MCCAULEY 01:09:16 01:09:17 1369 M MS Leevale AC
6 Tomas FITZPATRICK 01:11:40 01:11:41 702 M M40 Tallaght AC
7 Cillian O'LEARY 01:11:47 01:11:48 1787 M M40 Raheny Shamrock AC
8 Noel MURPHY 01:12:03 01:12:03 2549 M MS Waterford AC
9 Vivian FOLEY 01:12:20 01:12:21 2413 M M50 Eagle AC
10 Paul DORAN 01:12:31 01:12:32 569 M M40 United Striders
1 Aoife COOKE 01:12:58 01:12:58 2515 F F35 Eagle AC
2 Fiona KEHOE 01:19:31 01:19:31 1081 F F40 Kilmore AC
3 Aoife O'LEARY 01:21:31 01:21:32 1788 F F40 Sportsworld RC
4 Sally FORRISTAL 01:22:13 01:22:14 761 F FS St Joesphes AC
5 Catherine O'CONNOR 01:22:31 01:22:33 1694 F F45 Sli Cualann AC
6 Angela MCCANN 01:22:07 01:22:37 1345 F F50 Clonmel AC
7 Megan MCCARTHY 01:23:24 01:23:28 1366 F FS
8 Adele WALSH 01:23:50 01:24:09 2301 F F45 St Senans AC
9 Linda O'SULLIVAN 01:24:28 01:24:38 2471 F F50 Watergrashill AC

10 Elle O'DRISCOLL 01:24:52 01:25:08 1739 F FS Liffey Valley AC

Full results HERE

Photos...
1) Waterford AC have a gallery HERE

Waterford...Results & photos of the Waterford Half-Marathon - Sat 3rd Dec 2016

This years Waterford Half-Marathon was held on Saturday the 3rd of December 2016 and 1735 runners took part.


1 Ciobanu    Sergiu    1:05:51    Clonliffe Harriers A.C.
2 Hehir        Sean    1:06:11    Rathfarnham W.S.A.F. A.C.
3 Hamilton    Paddy    1:06:20    Slieve Gullion Runners
31 Hodgins    Jill    1:20:54
45 Carthy    Jackie    1:22:25
60 Malone    Sylvia    1:23:58 Waterford A.C.

The full results can be seen HERE

Category results HERE

Award winners HERE 

Photos...
1) Waterford AC has a small gallery HERE
2) Ger Broderick has a gallery HERE
3) Andy O'Rourke has 4 galleries... #1 #2 #3 #4 

Waterford...Results of the Waterford Half-Marathon - Sat 9th Jan 2016

The re-scheduled Waterford Half-Marathon was held on Sat 9th of Jan 2016 and attracted a field of 1341 runners. It's looks as if there were plenty of fast runners in the mix with 149 breaking 90 minutes.

1    Clohisey    Mick    29    1:04:25    4:55/M    Top Fin    Raheny Shamrock AC
2    Hanrahan    Mark    14    1:05:09    4:58/M    Top Fin    Leevale AC
3    Meade    John    17    1:11:19    5:27/M    Top Fin    St. Finbarr's A.C.
4    Quinlan    Frank    2916    1:13:11    5:35/M    Top Fin    Waterford AC
5    Morgan    Michael    13    1:13:16    5:35/M    Top Fin    St Finbarr's AC
14    Gibbons-Mccarthy    Claire    36    1:16:45    5:51/M    Top Fin    Leevale AC
19    O'Doherty    Siobhan    11    1:18:08    5:58/M    Top Fin    borrisokane
38    Curley    Pauline    24    1:20:32    6:09/M    Top Fin    Tullamore Harriers
44    Carthy    Jackie    37    1:21:17    6:12/M    Top Fin   
54    Kearney    Charlotte    9    1:23:11    6:21/M    Top Fin    Donadea RC

The full results can be seen HERE

Photos...
1) Waterford AC have a large gallery of photos HERE
2) There is a small gallery of photos from Mick Dooley HERE

Photos...Facebook account required to view
1) Noel Browne has a gallery HERE 

Notice...Waterford Half-Marathon - Sat 6th Dec 2014

The annual Waterford Half-Marathon is coming up on Saturday the 6th of December 2014. Last year, this race attracted over 1300 runners so it's hugely popular. The race is organised by Waterford Athletic Club and costs €25 to enter.

Entry costs €25 and includes:
Race entry
One of WAC’s now famous half marathon hats
A medal (new for 2014)
Post-race refreshments (plenty of Blaas!!)
Goodie bag
Race pack postage

The deadline for entries has been extended until midnight on Wed 19th Nov.

You can enter and find more info on the race website... http://www.waterfordachalf.com/

Maps & Directions HERE