Waterford Viking Marathon
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Waterford Viking Marathon 2026
The Waterford Viking Marathon is a two-day running festival in Waterford City and county on 20 and 21 June 2026. The programme includes a full marathon, a full marathon relay, a half marathon, a 10 km race, a disability friendly 8.5 km event, a Children’s Run and a virtual marathon. Routes pass notable local landmarks including the River Suir and Mount Congreve Gardens.
Race HQ is based at Garter Lane, 22A O’Connell Street, Waterford City and has set opening hours in the days before the event. National postage of race bibs is available until 24 May; after that registered participants must collect bibs from Race HQ. International participants will be contacted about local collection as postage is not available for them. T-shirts can be collected at Race HQ during its opening hours and on Sunday from 10 am to 3 pm.
The full marathon relay pairs two runners so each covers a half-marathon distance. The relay uses a designated Viking Bus to move the second runner to the takeover point at the Ballyduff underpass and aims to reunite teammates near the Glen on Bridge Street for a joint finish. Relay participants receive a relay medal and a full marathon t-shirt.
The Children’s Run on Saturday offers short distances and a family relay with finisher medals; a t-shirt can be added for an extra fee at registration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
