Waterford Viking Marathon
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Waterford Viking Marathon Festival (20-21 June 2026)
The Waterford Viking Marathon Festival takes place in Waterford City and county on 20 and 21 June 2026. The event offers multiple race options across the weekend, including a full marathon, half marathon, 10k, a virtual marathon option, a Disability Friendly Run, and a Children’s Run. Course highlights for the half and full marathons include views of the River Suir, Waterford countryside, and Mount Congreve Gardens.
Races, distances and event features
- Full marathon
- Half marathon
- 10 km
- 8.5 km Disability Friendly Run on Grattan Quay
- 200 m Children’s Run
- 400 m Children’s Run
- 800 m Children’s Run
- 4x100 m Family Relay
The Children’s Run is non-competitive and returns after its 2025 debut; each child receives a finisher’s medal and an optional event t-shirt for an additional €6. The Disability Friendly Run is described as an inclusive 8.5 km event on Grattan Quay; participants receive a finisher’s medal and a t-shirt.
Charity and partners
The event supports the RNLI, with funds directed to RNLI stations serving the Waterford area. WLR is listed as a media partner. Sponsors named on the event pages include Sanofi, Flahavan’s, Carten Controls, Clem Jacob Hire, Bausch + Lomb, Sun Life, Azzurri, and Waterford Ireland 1783. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
