On the 20th of June at 9.30am on Grattan Quay with the support and guidance of Autism Friendly Waterford, Chime, Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind, Corlann Ireland, Rehab Group, and the Waterford City Council, the Waterford Viking Marathon will host an event that supports inclusion and diversity. We are so excited about creating this opportunity for so many, that have been excluded from running events before.
The event starts at Grattan Quay in Waterford City. Participants cross the Edmund Rice Bridge, and head for the Waterford City Bypass where they will pass through a toll bridge – a rare opportunity in Ireland. The route then takes a turn, leading to the scenic Greenway by the River Suir. After enjoying the natural beauty of the river and trees, participants return to Grattan Quay for the finish line, covering a distance of just over 8 kilometers.
Crossing the finish line, participants will be greeted with a sense of accomplishment, having conquered the unique challenges and completed the first of many Disability Friendly runs. All participants will receive a race day medal, goodie bag and t-shirt.
A number of measures have been put in place to create a safe enjoyable environment for all participants to run or walk the event. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch at [email protected]
Suggested accommodations to make the race more disability friendly and to remove some barriers associated with an organised run:
