Waterford

Viking Marathon 2026

Waterford Viking Marathon Thanks You!!!

“To everyone who ran, walked, volunteered, cheered, danced, supported, dressed as Vikings and helped bring the magic to life – thank you! ⚔️

From our incredible participants and over 250 amazing volunteers, to our emergency services, Waterford City and County Council, our fantastic sponsors and the tens of thousands of supporters who lined the streets, you all played your part in making the 14th WLR Waterford Viking Marathon our biggest and best festival yet.

With sunshine overhead, DJs pumping, real-life Vikings roaming and smiles everywhere you looked, Waterford City and County truly came alive. Together, you created an atmosphere that was simply unforgettable.

We couldn’t have done it without you. The Viking spirit was alive and well, and what a weekend it was. Until next year… God Speed, Vikings!” 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🎉

View Results here

The clock is ticking!

Sunday 21st June 2026 @ 9am

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The Winners for 2026

Full Marathon Men’s

Pl.	Bib	Name	YoB	Club	ChipTime	GunTime
1.	758	Brady, Michael	1995	Raheny Shamrock A.C.	2:24:15	2:24:20
2.	237	Gorman, Dermot	1981	Carrick-on-Suir A.C.	2:33:35	2:33:43
3.	41	Fitzpatrick, Tomas	1981	Tallaght A.C.	2:41:34	2:41:40

Full Marathon Women’s

Pl.	Bib	Name	YoB	Club	ChipTime	GunTime
1.	376	Hyland, Claire Molly	2000	Crusaders A.C.	3:01:54	3:02:03
2.	519	Thomas, Bethan	1983		3:04:17	3:04:32
3.	307	Klimek, Anna	1983		3:12:39	3:12:57

Half Marathon Men’s

Pl.	Bib	Name	YoB	Club	ChipTime	GunTime
1.	2419	Wallace, Alexander	1979	St. Coca’s A.C.	1:09:40	1:09:44
2.	2483	Keyes, Jack	1997		1:10:04	1:10:08
3.	2420	Ciobanu, Sergiu	1983	Clonliffe Harriers A.C.	1:10:51	1:10:55

Half Marathon Women’s

Pl.	Bib	Name	YoB	Club	ChipTime	GunTime
1.	2399	Murphy, Alex	2002		1:22:10	1:22:16
2.	2418	O Brien, Una	2002	Waterford A.C.	1:25:13	1:25:22
3.	1448	Lucey, Aoife	2004	West Muskerry A.C.	1:27:28	1:27:39

10k Men’s

Pl.	Bib	Name	YoB	Club	ChipTime	GunTime
1.	4555	Campbell, Fergal	2004		33:16	33:17
2.	4106	Roche, Warren	1990		34:24	34:25
3.	3669	Hoc, Pawel	1983	Clonmel A.C.	34:40	34:42

10k Women’s

Pl.	Bib	Name	YoB	Club	ChipTime	GunTime
1.	3503	Molloy, Carol	1989	Fethard A.C.	42:33	42:45
2.	3768	Mahony, Joan	1978	Waterford A.C.	43:38	43:48
3.	4469	Curran, Leah	1995		44:10	44:33

What the runners say…

I have participated in the Waterford Viking Marathon and Half Marathon in the previous 2 years. Both occasions were excellent experiences. The setting in the heart of Waterford city for the start and finish is amazing. The varied route for the course of the route keeps runners interested and motivated. It is a very successfully run event. The volunteers on course were superb especially those on bikes to keep the top runners going. I have marked this event in my calendar again this year and look forward to toeing the line with like minded running enthusiasts. What makes this event great is the variety of abilities the race caters for, all get a heroes welcome when crossing the finish line.

Linda Grogan

Our Children’s Run on Saturday 20th June

“The Children’s Run was a tremendous success and the perfect start to the 14th WLR Waterford Viking Marathon Running Festival. Blessed with beautiful sunshine, we welcomed 400 young Vikings to the Waterford Regional Sports Centre for a morning full of smiles, fun and fantastic racing.

A huge thank you to the amazing parents, volunteers and supporters, and to everyone at St Mary’s AC Ballygunner for helping deliver such a special event. We were also thrilled to host our first ever Family Relay, which proved to be incredibly competitive and brought plenty of excitement and laughter!

It was wonderful to see so many families making memories together and embracing the true Viking spirit. What a way to kick off an unforgettable weekend!” ⚔️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️☀️🎉

Disability Friendly Run, another Fantastic Event

The Waterford Viking Run for All was another fantastic success and one of the highlights of the 2026 WLR Waterford Viking Marathon. Filled with smiles, encouragement and Viking spirit, the event showcased the power of inclusion and community.

A huge thank you to Autism Friendly Waterford, Corlann and Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind, and to our wonderful volunteers from Sun Life and Jabil, whose support and enthusiasm helped make the day so special.

Together, we created unforgettable memories and proved once again that race day is for everyone. 💙

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.