Waterford Viking Marathon 2026

Get Ready to Run Like a Viking!

The Waterford Viking Marathon is back for its 14th year on June 20th & 21st, 2026 — for it’s biggest and boldest yet!

Join thousands of runners in Ireland’s oldest city, where Viking history meets stunning scenery for a race like no other. Whether you're tackling the Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, Children’s Fun Run, or our Disability-Friendly Run, this is more than just a running event — it’s a full-on festival of running!

Dash along the beautiful River Suir, take in the vibrant colours of the world-famous Mount Congreve Gardens, and soak up the atmosphere as you fly past castles, cobblestone streets, and cheering crowds. Every step is a journey through 1,100 years of history, surrounded by the lush Waterford countryside.

After the roaring success of our Children’s Run and Disability-Friendly Run in 2025, we’re going even bigger in 2026 — more fun, more magic, more reasons to smile.

Can’t join us in person? No problem! Run virtually anytime from June 20–23, and we’ll still send you your finisher medal and t-shirt — no matter where in the world you are!

And here’s the heart of it all: by registering, you can support RNLI, our official charity partner, or run for a cause close to your own heart.

Every participant in the Full, Half, 10K and Disability-Friendly Run will receive:

• Our iconic Viking Marathon Medal
• A premium finisher t-shirt

Kids in the Children’s Run will receive their own medal — and can grab an awesome Viking Marathon t-shirt for just €6 when registering!

Don’t miss out on Ireland’s most scenic and spirited race weekend!
Register now at www.waterfordvikingmarathon.com

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Let’s run through history together — Viking style!

*Only race bibs will be posted out to runners taking part in the full, half and 10km run. T-shirts and goodie bags can be collected Friday and Saturday prior to the race at our race centre, or when you finish the race. Location of the race centre to be confirmed.  

Information about collection of t-shirts and goodie bags will be shared with you in the weeks before the event. All medals will be handed out at finish line