Marathon

Waterford Viking Marathon

Waterford Viking Marathon brings runners through Ireland's oldest city, the River Suir Greenway, and Mount Congreve Gardens on a June festival course.

Next raceSunday, June 20, 2027
Distance categoryMarathon
LocationWaterford, Ireland
Get alertsLast checked August 18, 2026

Quick facts

  • Starts on The Mall in Waterford city center.
  • Course uses city streets, River Suir scenery, and the Greenway toward Mount Congreve Gardens.
  • Full marathon, relay, half marathon, 10K, and inclusive events share the weekend.
  • Late June is usually mild, but coastal wind and humid stretches show up on the Greenway.

About the Waterford Viking Marathon

Waterford Viking Marathon is a summer race weekend in Ireland's oldest city, with the full marathon, relay, half marathon, and 10K centered on The Mall in Waterford.

Course

The full marathon starts on The Mall between Waterford Crystal and the Bishops Palace, then sends runners out toward the River Suir Greenway and Mount Congreve Gardens before returning to a city-center finish.

Race-day weather

Late June in Waterford is usually mild, but rain, wind off the coast, and humid stretches can still matter. The course rewards runners who settle early and stay patient through the Greenway miles.

Past Waterford Viking Marathon dates and results

YearDateStatusResults
2027Sunday, June 20, 2027Upcoming
2026Sunday, June 21, 2026CompletedOpen results
2025Sunday, June 22, 2025CompletedOpen results
2024Sunday, June 23, 2024

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The 2027 Waterford Viking Marathon is on Sunday, June 20, 2027.

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