Sunday June 25th will see Waterford play host to its 11th annual WLR Waterford Viking Marathon.
We are delighted to welcome The Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind as our 2023 Waterford Viking Marathon Charity Partner. Especially the members of the Waterford Viking Branch. The Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind is Ireland's national charity providing Guide Dogs to those who are vision impaired and Assistance Dogs to the families of children with autism.
Front row from left to right. Edward Mc Bride with puppy in training Wish, Liam and Geraldine Tabb, with ambassador dog Winner. Ann Kenneally with ambassador dog Callie, Carmel Nairn, Noleen Barry with ambassador dog Imogen, Ray Barry with puppy in training Quasar. Row two Trevor Nairn, Eleanor Mc Bride. All members of Waterford Viking Branch of the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind.
Registration for the 11th Waterford Viking Marathon will open on Friday 4th of November Click here
Runners will begin their full, half & quarter marathon at 9am from The Mall in Waterford City Centre, before they travel along Waterford’s two iconic bridges and the stunning Waterford Greenway. Walkers & Wheelchair users will commence from the mall at 8.30am
Live bands and DJs will keep both runners and spectators entertained along the route and we are delighted that several of the Guide Dogs for the Blind will be with their trainers and take part in the quarter marathon.
The finish line again this year is in Grattan Quay and promises to be great fun for all the family.
Now is the time to set you’re your running goal for 2023 and include one of Irelands friendliest and best organised full, half and quarter Marathon events.