FAQ

This event is now closed. If you are already signed up you can chose to run any of the distances and at your own time.

You will receive a t-shirt and medal in the post.

Postage of your t-shirt and medal will begin on the 28^th of May. Depending on your location you should have received it by the mid June.

Yes. Whether you are running in Ireland or abroad your race pack will be posted to you. The pack will include one of our famous collector item medals and a gorgeous quality t-shirt.

Yes, virtual registration closes on the 22nd of May 2025.

Closing date for Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k and Disability Friendly Run is the 8^th of June. It is possible though we might sell out before this date.

You must be 18 years and older to take part in these races.

No, there is no walking allowed in the Full Marathon. You can walk the Half Marathon, 10km and Disability Friendly Run.

Yes, there will be two pacers available for each pace, Full, Half marathons and 10km.

Each pacer will carry a balloon displaying the desired pacing time. Locate your balloon at the start line on the Mall and slot in behind the pacer.

Full Marathon Pacers – Every 15 Minutes: 3.00, 3.15, 3.30, 3.45, 4.00, 4.15 and 4.30.

Half Marathon Pacers – Every 10 Minutes: 1.30, 1.40, 1.50, 2.00 and 2.10

10km Pacers – 45 mins, 50, 60, and 70

There is ample parking available around Waterford city centre, including Bolton Street carpark, Newtown Road carpark, Waterside carpark and numerous carparks along the quay.

Yes, there will be sign posts near the start line to point you in the right direction.

20^th of April 2025.

Changing of race categories/distances now closed. You must run in the race bib provided for you.

All participants registered before 26^th of May will have race bibs/numbers posted out. Any entrants after that must collect their bib. This can be done Friday or Saturday from our Race HQ in 15 O’Connell Street, Waterford City.

Opening Times

Friday 4pm to 8pm

Saturday 10am to 6pm

And for our international participants or those traveling from afar your race bib can be collected the Sunday morning prior the race from the Tower Hotel from 6.15am to 8.15am. Only bibs can be collected here. Please don’t ask for your goody bags or t-shirts, they can be collected post race in Race HQ near finishing line.

All participants will receive a t-shirt, medal and goodie bag.

All t-shirts and goodie bags can be collected from Waterford Viking Marathon Race HQ on Friday the 20th and Saturday 21st or Sunday 22^nd of June at , located in 15 O’Connell Street, Waterford City. Friday we are open from 4pm to 8pm and Saturday from 10am to 6pm. For our international participants and those traveling from afar, a special arrangement can be made for you to collect from Race HQ on the Sunday post race.

You can sign up here or on our website home page.

The Waterford Viking Marathon takes place on Saturday the 21^st and Sunday the 22nd of June 2025. Saturday the 21^st will be the Children’s Run at the Waterford Regional Sports Centre and Sunday the 22^nd Full and Half Marathon, 10km and Disability Friendly Run will take place in Waterford City Centre.

Race times will be confirmed closer to the time but for now Children’s run is 9.30am and Full and Half Marathon and 10k run starts 9am.

Disability Run starts 9.30am

The starting line of the Full Marathon, Half Marathon and 10km is on the Mall, outside House of Waterford. And the finish line is on O’Connell Street, just a 15 minute walk away. The start and finish line for the disability run is on Grattan Quay.

Full Marathon (42.2km), Half Marathon (21.1km), 10km event. Disability Friendly Run 8.5km and Children’s Run 200m, 500m, 1km and 2.5km. Adults can walk, jog or run the 10km or half marathon and only running is permitted in the full marathon, no walking.

Completion cut off time for full marathon is 3.00pm, half and 10km 1pm.

Register here,  https://eventmaster.ie/event/xLW0hPyS91

You must be over the age of 18 to participate in the Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km and Disability Friendly Run.

There are no qualification requirements to take part in the event. We do recommend that you consult with your GP in advance of undertaking the challenge to ensure you are fit enough to take part and this event poses no risk to your health.

Our Charity Partner for 2025 is the “RNLI”. We are raising money for 3 of their stations in Waterford, Dunmore East, Tramore and Helvick Head Station. There is an option for you to make a donation when registering. If you wish to raise money for your own chosen charity you are more than welcome to. However, there is no obligation to raise money for a charity.

No.

Yes, bag drop will be available on The Mall near the starting line. Please ensure that there are no valuable items in your bag and that your belongings are in a water proof bag as the WVM take no responsibility for loss or damage.

Collection of your bag post race will be available near finish line. Look out for signs or ask stewards.

All race packs including t-shirt and goodie bag will be available for collection on the 21st and 22nd of June. You will be notified of the location a few weeks prior.

Strictly no refunds or deferral of registration as stated in terms and conditions. However, you can edit your ticket type or update your own registration details, up until 30th May, by logging in to your Eventmaster account.

All events will start at 9.00am sharp.

Yes, walkers are very welcome in the half and quarter marathon, and they will start at the back, behind the runners to prevent holding anyone up.

Yes, there will be sign posts near the start line to point you in the right direction.

Yes, it has AIMS accreditation.

Children’s Run to start at 9.30am in the Regional Sports Centre (RSC) Cork Rd, Kingsmeadow, Waterford.

200m, 6 to 8 year olds

500m, 8 to 10 year olds

1km, 11 to 13 year olds

2.5km, 13 years and up

Enter you child into their age group. If they feel the distance is too long, then drop them back to the distance below.

You can register here, https://eventmaster.ie/event/xLW0hPyS91

There is a charge of €6 per child.

Each child will receive an incredible Waterford Viking Medal. Their very own memento from the day to treasure.

The children’s run is taking part on a running track. We can’t support parents running with their children. The track is tight in space so it wouldn’t be fair to be taking up space and blocking other children from running. The children will be visible at all times when running the 200m, 500m and 1km route.

It is recommended for your child’s own health and well-being that they don’t run these distances until they are old enough. We are an Athletics Ireland officiated race so we must adhere to their rules.

You must be 18 years and older to take part in these races.

Sunday 22nd of June,  9.30am TBC.

This run will start and finish on Grattan Quay.

The run is just over 8.5 km.

This run may be suitable to those with learning difficulties, hearing or sight impairment or loss, wheel chair users, autistic community and many more. The list of supports available for the event are available here,

• Separate start and finish points (to reduce crowds and possible overwhelm)
• Waiver sought so that the runners can wear headphones/earbuds (to reduce sensory overload of unwanted sounds and to increase regulation with chosen sounds)
• Extra stewarding
• More visual signs every 500m to enable people who struggle with spatial awareness and direction (dyspraxia) to stay on track.
• Toilets available at start, halfway and end of race.
• Water stations set up at start, halfway and end of race.
• Purple t-shirts are provided for participants so they were easily recognisable and can be supported appropriately.
• Choice of walking or running the distance to allow for varying abilities.
• Choice for the individual to bring a friend or family member to support them during the race. If the individual has no one they could bring but would like this support, we plan to have volunteers available to walk/run with small groups to provide support along the way.
• We have a unit close to the start/finish line which will be set up as a quiet/regulation space (to enable regulation and recovery).

All participants will receive a t-shirt, medal and goodie bag.

Yes, absolutely. We encourage anyone who would like support to have it. If you don’t have anyone to run with you it’s possible this support can be offered by Waterford Viking Marathon. Email us on [email protected] to let us know.

Yes, there will be 2 water stations and toilet stops.

Yes, there is a special exemption for this run, so you are allowed to wear earphones.

The starting line of the Full Marathon, Half Marathon and 10km is on the Mall, outside House of Waterford. And the finish line is on O’Connell Street, just a 15 minute walk away. The start and finish line for the disability run is on Grattan Quay.