Natasha Mc Murray fundraising for Cancer Focus NI in Waterside Half Marathon 2026

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. Your support is really appreciated. If you can help me to promote this page I would greatly appreciate it. You can share my page on any social media using the social sharing sections. Thanks again! πŸ»πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ What could possibly go wrong? πŸ€¦β€β™€οΈ A few weeks ago, under the influence of a few drinks and what can only be described as a complete lack of common sense, I signed up for the Waterside πŸ…—πŸ…πŸ…›πŸ…• πŸ…œπŸ…πŸ…‘πŸ…πŸ…£πŸ…—πŸ…žπŸ…! I could say, at the time, it seemed like a brilliant idea but honestly I had the fear straight away... I'd never so much as ran for a bus before πŸ€¦β€β™€οΈ Fast forward to now, and somehow I've gone from struggling through my first 5K to training for 13.1 miles. My legs hurt, my knees have questions, and I'm still not entirely convinced this was my finest decision. But if I'm going to put myself through this, I'd love for it to be for a cause that really matters to me. In honour of my Granny Violet and in tribute to members of my family who have recently fought and are still fighting Cancer, I'm raising money for Cancer Focus NI, a charity that provides vital support, care and services to people affected by cancer across Northern Ireland. So if you'd like to support a slightly delusional 42-year-old attempting a half marathon after a bacardi-fuelled moment of optimism, I'd be incredibly grateful for any donation, no matter how small. Every pound will help make a difference, and knowing I'm doing this for such an important cause will definitely help when I'm questioning my life choices around mile 10! Thank you so much for your support ❀️

About Cancer Focus NI

Cancer Focus Northern Ireland is here to help you improve your health and support you and your family when you’re affected by cancer. We provide care and support services for cancer patients and their families; offer a range of cancer prevention programmes to help people lessen their risk of getting cancer; fund scientific research into the causes and treatment of the disease and campaign for better health policy to protect our community and its future. Most of our work is funded through donations and fundraising so we couldn’t do it without you. To find out more check out our website at: www.cancerfocusni.org

About Waterside Half Marathon 2026

The 43rd Waterside Half Marathon returns on Sunday 6th September 2026, bringing thousands of runners back to the streets, parks and river paths of our vibrant city.
Starting and finishing in the stunning Ebrington Square, the 2026 route takes participants across the river to the cityside, showcasing some of our most scenic highlights β€” from beautiful parks and peaceful greenways to our iconic bridges. Whether you're aiming for a personal best or simply enjoying the atmosphere, this course offers an unforgettable running experience.

What’s Included

  • Chip-timed race entry
  • Finisher’s medal
  • Finisher’s T-shirt
  • Fully marshalled course
  • Bag drop facilities
  • Water stations
  • First Aid stations
 
All half marathon entrants must be aged 17 or over on race day.
All relay entrants must be aged 15 or over on race day.
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