Presentation Make a Wish

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.
Waterford Viking Marathon today launched the 2021 Virtual running event. The event will take place from Thursday June 24th to 27th.
Runners from all over the county and beyond are invited to choose their goal for this coming June with Full, Half and Quarter Marathon options. Participants will complete their event over the Virtual Marathon Weekend which runs from Thursday June 24th to 27th.
When registering participants will have the option to raise funds for a charity of their choice, be it one close to their heart or perhaps a local community group they are part of.
Register today at www.waterfordvikingmarathon.com
Event Manager Cormac Johnston said ‘We are very excited to launch the first ever WVM Virtual Marathon today. Our hope is to encourage our fantastic past supporters to set and keep their running goals for this year and perhaps ignite the spark in many others around the world to join us between now and then. Along the way we hope to provide charities with an event that they can harness for their fundraising efforts. Our participants, who are missing live running events, will be able to support the charitable causes close to their hearts, as well as meeting their personal fitness goals. We are calling on the Waterford Diaspora worldwide to take this unique opportunity to run their Waterford Viking marathon.”
Registration for the event is now open on www.waterfordvikingmarathon.com. Every participant will receive a Race Pack, including a brand-new finisher t-shirt and WVM commemorative medal.
For further information visit www.waterfordvikingmarathon.com or follow us on our social channels Facebook, Instagram & Twitter. #VirtualWVM #2021.
Waterford Viking Marathon is proudly supported by WLR FM, Waterford City & County Council, House of Waterford Crystal, Eirgen Pharma and Teva.
Competition time! Three lucky runners have a chance to win performance profiles with experts from WIT’s Department of Health, Sport & Exercise Science
Waterford Institute of Technology will partner with WLRfm Waterford Viking Marathon again this year to sponsor the much sought after goody bag for the event which takes place on Saturday June 24th.
We'd like to give a massive thank you to Waterford Crystal for sponsoring our Crystal top prizes. Have a look below at what could be yours on the day including some lovely cash prizes totaling €10,000 - eep!
FULL MARATHON
Male & Female Winners
1st | €600 | Waterford Crystal |
2nd | €400 | |
3rd | €250 | |
4th | €150 | |
5th | €100 |
Male Veteran
40– 49yrs | €100 |
50 – 59yrs | €100 |
60 – 69yrs |
€100 |
70yrs | €100 |
Female Veteran
35 – 44yrs | €100 |
45yrs – 54yrs | €100 |
55yrs – 64yrs | €100 |
65yrs + | €100 |
Marathon on Wheelchair
Ist Place | €100 | Waterford Crystal |
2nd place | €50 |
Marathon Team
1st Place Club | €200 |
2nd Place Club | €150 |
HALF MARATHON
Male & Female Winners
1st | €300 | Waterford Crystal |
2nd | €200 | |
3rd | €150 | |
4th | €100 | |
5th | €75 |
Male Veteran
40– 49yrs | €75 |
50 – 59yrs | €75 |
60 – 69yrs | €75 |
70yrs | €75 |
Female Veteran
35 – 44yrs | €75 |
45yrs – 54yrs | €75 |
55yrs – 64yrs | €75 |
65yrs + | €75 |
QUARTER MARATHON
Male & Female Winners
1st | €150 | Waterford Crystal |
2nd | €100 | |
3rd | €75 |
Male Veteran
40– 49yrs | €35 |
50 – 59yrs | €35 |
60 – 69yrs | €35 |
70yrs | €35 |
Female Veteran
35 – 44yrs | €35 |
45yrs – 54yrs | €35 |
55yrs – 64yrs | €35 |
65yrs + | €35 |
RELAY MARATHON
1st Prize | Piece of Crystal each & Lunch for 4 |
Waterford Viking Marathon,
The Broadcast Centre,
Ardkeen,
Waterford City