In pictures: Waterford on its marks for Viking Marathon

Runners in the sunny south-east made it a successful event this weekend.

YESTERDAY SAW OVER two thousand runners take to the start line in Waterford city for the Viking Marathon.

Here’s how it looked:

Waterford Viking Marathon 2014 Lucja Baran warming up before the start. Noel Browne Noel Browne

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Waterford Viking Marathon 2014 John Duggan tends to his blisters after the finish of last Saturday's race at the RSC. Noel Browne Noel Browne

Waterford Viking Marathon 2014 Men's Marathon winner Keith Russell. www.noelbrownephotographer.com www.noelbrownephotographer.com

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Waterford Viking Marathon 2014 Shay O'Brien from Dublin. Noel Browne Noel Browne

Waterford Viking Marathon 2014 Women's Marathon winner Pauline Curley (Tullamore Harriers). Noel Browne Noel Browne

Waterford Viking Marathon 2014 Runners in the 2014 Waterford Viking Marathon rounding Reginald's Tower. Noel Browne Noel Browne

Waterford Viking Marathon 2014 Winner of the Wheelchair section Jerry Forde. Noel Browne Noel Browne

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Waterford Viking Marathon 2014 Mary Ryan surrounded by her family. Noel Browne Noel Browne

Waterford Viking Marathon 2014 Tom, Jay and Alfie Halligan were out supporting the runners as they passed by Poleberry. Noel Browne Noel Browne

Waterford Viking Marathon 2014 Teresa Gough a sprightly 69-year-old having a well-earned rest. Noel Browne Noel Browne

Waterford Viking Marathon 2014 Last man across the finish line at this year's Waterford Viking Marathon was James Lanigan and his pram who finished in a time of 6.40.17. Noel Browne Noel Browne

In pictures: Waterford on its marks for Viking Marathon

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