Waterford Viking Marathon 2024 Launched
We are delighted to announce that the 12th Waterford Viking Marathon will take place on the 23rd of June 2024. This year in association with our charity partner AsIAm and initiative Autism Friendly Waterford, we will be hosting the first ever Autism Friendly 10km run alongside our main event of full, half and quarter marathon.
“AsIAm is really pleased to be the Charity Partner in 2024. We are delighted that this run has embraced diversity and inclusion in a really meaningful way. Every Inclusive and Sensory Friendly initiative such as this run is to be applauded and supported and we encourage everyone to sign up and participate on the day. Our overall campaign is to ensure that everyone on the autism spectrum has the same chance in life. The same chance to live, work and play, as they are, equal, valued and respected, Embrace the inner Viking in yourself and sign up today” Dick White, Fundraising Manager, AsIAm.
This year’s event promises to be bigger and better in every way, catering to a wider audience with new additions to the route, for quarter, half, and full marathon. And a perfect photo finish with the finishing line moving from the quays into the city centre. Race director Joe Cawley, “We are really excited about this year’s event, we have worked hard on creating some new additions to it and feel it is going to be a fantastic experience for everyone taking part. I am especially proud of the opportunity we are creating for those with Autism. It’s going to be a great day for all involved.” Event sponsor Sanofi’s, Head of People and Culture, Martin O’Leary, “We are really proud to be a part of it and excited to support in any way we can”. And to embrace the Viking theme a world record attempt will be made on the most people dressed as Vikings participating in the quarter marathon. This will add extra enjoyment to the event for the not so serious runners and for all those watching on. Registration is open for the Quarter, Half and Full Marathon and will open on Friday for the Autism Friendly Run. You can register on our website here, Enter Waterford Viking Marathon Race
Viking Bart, WLR’s Paula O’Gorman and Flahavan’s Johnny Flahavan, Darragh Flahavan, Jules Flahavan and Viking Scott
Dick White, Fundraising Manager from AsIAm, Fiona Craughan, Event and Communications Lead for Waterford Viking Marathon, Bart Gozdur, Viking, Amanda Fox, Autism Friendly Waterford and Des Whelan Managing Director WLR
Viking Scott, Sanofi’s Bryan Rellis, Niamh Nolan, Jennifer Murphy and Martin O’Leary,
Viking Bart, Bausch + Lomb’s Niamh Hayden, Theresa Farrell, Maire Prendergast, Rachel Northover and Viking Scott