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Waterford Viking Marathon in Waterford
Waterford Viking Marathon runs each autumn through Ireland's oldest city, founded by Vikings in the ninth century, offering marathon and shorter distance options along the River Suir and through Waterford's historic core, drawing on the city's active Viking heritage branding. Marathon and shorter distance road races run each autumn through Ireland's oldest city, founded by Vikings in the ninth century, tying the event's branding directly to Waterford's own historic identity.
Waterford Viking Marathon takes its name from Waterford's status as Ireland's oldest city, founded by Vikings in the ninth century, and runs each autumn offering marathon and shorter distance options through the city's streets and surrounding area.