Waterford Viking Marathon 2017

RACE REPORT

The Waterford Viking Marathon took place this morning in fabulous Summer weather. Unlike the recent hot temperatures, cooler conditions greeted the runners at the Start line. Record numbers registered for this years event with 3,084 runners signing up. Increases were in all 3 distances, with most in the Half Marathon and Quarter Marathon. There was a fantastic atmosphere at the Start line in Waterford City just outside the Waterford Crystal House offices. This year saw the introduction of a new route which took the runners out onto the Motorway and ring road. The Finish line was located at the new state of the Art WIT Arena. This was an ideal setting with excellent facilities for participants. There was a real party atmosphere at the finish line with plenty of activities for families and onlookers from live music, Commentary from James Veale as runners approached the finish and Bouncing Castles for the children.

There was a talented field of runners in all 3 distances. The Qtr Marathon was won by David Masfield of Clonmel AC . The Half Marathon was won by local man Trevor Power of Waterford AC and the main event , the Marathon was won by Razis Zakis of West Waterford AC. The Female winner of the Marathon was Pauline Curley of Tullamore Harriers. Another great day for Pauline.

Over all the breakdown of runners in all 3 events was

Quarter Marathon

1093

Half Marathon

1422

Marathon

569

WELL DONE TO ALL WHO TOOK PART TODAY

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