Viking Marathon

2025

Saturday 21st - Sunday 22nd June 2025

Get ready to run like a Viking! The Waterford Viking Marathon is back for its 13th year, bigger, better, and bolder than ever, with an action-packed two-day event filled with excitement for all ages and abilities.

Real-life Vikings will be on hand to cheer participants along the way as the Waterford Viking Marathon Full, Half, and 10k races return for another epic year. To mark the 13th anniversary, two brand-new races have been added—

⚡ Children’s Run – Taking place on Saturday, June 21st 9.30am at the Waterford Regional Sports Centre, offering young runners a chance to join in the fun with distances suitable for all abilities.

⚡ Disability-Friendly Run – The first of its kind in Ireland! Happening on Sunday, June 22nd, 9.30am this 8km race welcomes adults with disabilities to take part in an inclusive and accessible event.

The main race day on Sunday, June 22nd, will also feature the Full Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10k, providing a thrilling challenge for seasoned runners and newcomers alike.

Set in the heart of Ireland’s oldest city—founded by the Vikings over 1,100 years ago—the Waterford Viking Marathon promises a race experience like no other. Participants will journey through some of Ireland’s most breathtaking landscapes, including the world-renowned Mount Congreve Gardens, with Viking warriors adding to the electric atmosphere.

Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, join us for a legendary weekend of fitness, fun, and Viking spirit!

The clock is ticking! Adults race starts in just ...

Sunday 22nd June 2025 @ 9am

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About The Waterford Viking Marathon, Full, Half and 10k

Experience the rich history and breathtaking landscapes of Europe’s most iconic running event. Take part in our full, half or 10k and enjoy the best of what Waterford City and county has to offer.

As you race, you’ll pass stunning landmarks, including the majestic River Suir, and enjoy views of the lush Waterford countryside. And if you’re running the half or full marathon you’ll also be treated to the vibrant colours and world-renowned beauty of Mount Congreve Gardens, known for their stunning landscapes and diverse plant collections.

Whether you’re running the full marathon, half marathon, or 10km, you’ll be immersed in some of the most scenic and historic landscapes Ireland has to offer.

About The Marathon

Experience the rich history and breathtaking landscapes of Europe’s most iconic running event. Take part in our full, half, 10km or disability friendly run and enjoy the best of what Waterford City and county has to offer. As you race, you’ll pass stunning landmarks, including the majestic River Suir, and enjoy views of the lush Waterford countryside. And if you’re running the half or full marathon you’ll also be treated to the vibrant colours and world-renowned beauty of Mount Congreve Gardens, known for their stunning landscapes and diverse plant collections. Whether you’re running the full marathon, half marathon, or 10km, you’ll be immersed in some of the most scenic and historic landscapes Ireland has to offer.

Children’s Run

To celebrate the 13th Waterford Viking Marathon we are very excited to host the first ever children’s run.

The event will be held on the Saturday 21st of June at 9.30am at the Waterford Regional Sports Centre (RSC), making the Waterford Viking Marathon inclusive for all the family.

There are four distances available on the day, 200m 500m, 1km and 2.5km. All participants will receive a gorgeous Waterford Viking Medal. Something special to cherish.

Disability Friendly Run

Building on the success of last year’s Autism Friendly Run in partnership with Autism Friendly Waterford, we are thrilled to expand this year’s 8km event to welcome participants with a wide range of disabilities.

This inclusive event for adults is designed to offer a quieter, more supportive race experience, with dedicated stewards positioned along the route to provide assistance and encouragement.

Participants can choose to run or walk the event, and if you’d like the support of a friend or family member to accompany you, we are more than happy to accommodate this. The event is all about participation, comfort, and creating an enjoyable experience for everyone involved.

As a celebration of your achievement, all participants will receive a commemorative medal, t-shirt and goodie bag.

2024

Winners

Full Marathon

Male

Alexander Wallace

Half Marathon

Male

Pat Fitzgerald

Quarter Marathon

Male

Andrew Connick

Full Marathon

Female

Beth O’Connor

Half Marathon

Female

Linda Grogan

Quarter Marathon

Female

Kealey Tideswell

Autism Friendly Run

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Paul Lee

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RLNI Charity Partners

The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. All money raised for the charity will be going towards three stations located in Waterford, Dunmore East, Tramore and Helvick Station. In 2023, volunteers at the RNLI’s three Waterford lifeboat stations at Dunmore East, Helvick Head and Tramore, launched 36 times and brought 31 people to safety, one of whom was a life saved. Dunmore East RNLI operates an all-weather Shannon class lifeboat while Helvick Head RNLI is home to an inshore Atlantic 85 class lifeboat and Tramore has an inshore D class lifeboat. The RNLI marked its 200th anniversary in 2024 and its story is one of courage and dedication. Two centuries have seen vast developments in the lifeboats and kit used by the charity’s lifesavers – from the early oar-powered vessels to today’s technology-packed lifeboats, and from the rudimentary cork lifejackets of the 1850s to the full protective kit each crew member is now issued with. While much has changed in 200 years, two things have remained the same – the charity’s dependence on volunteers, who give their time and commitment to save others, and the voluntary contributions from the public which have funded the service for the past two centuries. Find out more at rnli.org

Media Partners

Broadcasting twenty four hours a day, from Waterford and Dungarvan, WLR is the dominant media force in Waterford and is Irelands IMRO Local Radio Station of the Year in five of the last six years. WLRs strong focus on all things local, it’s authoritative news and current affair’s service, and it’s winning music mix attracts almost 65% of all adults living in the city and county each week. WLR is deeply entrenched in the area it serves and plays an active role in organising and supporting sporting, cultural, community, business and charitable events in Waterford. WLR has been the principal organiser and media partner of the Waterford Viking Marathon since 2012 and is delighted to once again be part of the 2025 event.