Waterford Viking Marathon 2025 launches Ireland’s first disability-friendly run

The Waterford Viking Marathon 2025 has announced its most inclusive event yet, set to take place on the 21st and 22nd of June.

This year’s event will make history by hosting Ireland’s first disability-friendly run, catering to participants with vision impairments, hearing impairments, brain injuries, and more.

“This year’s event is a milestone for inclusivity in Ireland’s running community,” said marathon spokesperson Fiona Craughan.

“We’re incredibly excited to launch Ireland’s first disability-friendly run while also delivering a world-class race experience in the heart of Ireland’s Ancient East. Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering, there’s something for everyone.” 

The event features a full marathon, half marathon, 10k, an 8k disability-friendly run, and a children’s run.

The children’s fun run, which kicks off on Saturday, June 21 in the RSC Waterford, offers three distances, 500m, 1km, and 2.5km, ensuring young participants of all abilities can get involved.

The main events will follow on Sunday, June 22nd.

In addition to its inclusive race offerings, the Waterford Viking Marathon is thrilled to announce its partnership with the RNLI as this year’s official charity partner.

Participants will have the opportunity to support the lifesaving work of the RNLI while enjoying the backing of Waterford-based sportswear company Azzurri, the official race apparel provider.

Runners will traverse some of Ireland’s most picturesque landscapes, including the internationally renowned Mount Congreve Gardens. With over 3,500 participants in last year’s event and a target to grow that number by another 1,000 this year, the Waterford Viking Marathon is solidifying its place as one of Ireland’s fastest-growing and most inclusive running events.

The Waterford Viking Marathon 2025 is proudly supported by sponsors Sanofi, Bausch + Lomb, Sun Life, Flahavan’s, Carton Controls, and Clem Hire.