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Waterford Viking Marathon

Name: Waterford Viking Marathon
Start: 2026-06-20
End: 2026-06-21
Location: Waterford

location_city Waterford

flag Ireland

calendar_today 20 Jun, 2026 – 21 Jun, 2026

directions_run Running

language Official Website

About the Event

Create lasting memories at the Waterford Viking Marathon weekend from June 20th-21st, 2026. This family-friendly festival kicks off with a Children's Run on Saturday, followed by Sunday's main events including a groundbreaking Disability Friendly Run alongside the classic marathon distances. The carefully designed routes showcase Waterford's rich Viking heritage while fostering an atmosphere of pure celebration and achievement. With special t-shirts, finisher medals, and incredible crowd support, it's the perfect introduction to running for all generations. Secure your spot in this truly special event that proves running is for everyone.

Races Offered

10K

Jun 21, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Road running

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Half Marathon

Jun 21, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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Type — Road running

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171 days remaining

Marathon

Jun 21, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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Type — Road running

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171 days remaining

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Waterford.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 10.9° / 18.2°

wb_sunny 8.8° / 16.0°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 12.9 /

water_drop 78.1%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 10.9° / 18.2°

wb_sunny 8.8° / 16.0°

air 12.9 km/h

water_drop 78.1%

About Waterford

Waterford is a city in County Waterford in the south of Ireland. Founded over 1100 years ago, it's famous for its fine glassware, though the glassworks has closed down and Waterford Crystal is nowadays made abroad. The city's main attraction is its Viking, medieval and Georgian heritage, reflecting its importance as a port. With a population of 60,000 in 2022, Waterford is the largest conurbation in the area and has the best range of visitor amenities.