2026 Royal Victoria Marathon
- Date Sun 11th October 2026
- Location Victoria, BC
- Races 1 race
- Distances Marathon
Just added
Secure your place early
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable running experience at the 2026 Royal Victoria Marathon, taking place on Sunday, October 11, 2026, in the stunning city of Victoria, British Columbia! This annual event, now in its 46th year, invites participants to challenge themselves with a variety of race distances, including the full marathon, the Outway Half Marathon, the Westland Insurance 8K, and the Island Savings 5K. For the younger participants, the Thrifty Foods Kids Run will be held on Saturday, October 10, at Willows Park in beautiful Oak Bay.
Runners will enjoy a picturesque course that winds through the serene streets of Victoria, offering breathtaking ocean views along the way. As a Boston qualifier and an Abbott World Majors ranking event, the Royal Victoria Marathon is not just about personal achievement; it's a chance to join a community of passionate runners striving to set new records and reach personal bests. Be sure to secure your spot early, as events are capped and the marathon and half marathon sold out in record time last year! Mark your calendars and get ready for an exhilarating weekend of fitness and fun in one of Canada's most beautiful locations!
Runners will enjoy a picturesque course that winds through the serene streets of Victoria, offering breathtaking ocean views along the way. As a Boston qualifier and an Abbott World Majors ranking event, the Royal Victoria Marathon is not just about personal achievement; it's a chance to join a community of passionate runners striving to set new records and reach personal bests. Be sure to secure your spot early, as events are capped and the marathon and half marathon sold out in record time last year! Mark your calendars and get ready for an exhilarating weekend of fitness and fun in one of Canada's most beautiful locations!
Organiser's Description
Will the RVM break records again in 2026?
Join us in Victoria, BC October 9-11, 2026 for our 46th Annual RVM!Marathon, Outway Half Marathon, Westland Insurance 8K, or Island Savings 5K or Thrifty Foods Kids Run.Our beautiful course weaves through the quiet streets with ocean views throughout Victoria and Oak Bay. Plus we are a Boston qualifier, Abbott World Majors ranking event, a World Athletics World Ranking Competition and more. We see many runners reaching their personal best times on our course.A few quick facts about the event in October. Choose your distance - Marathon, Half Marathon or 8K on Sunday, October 11, starting and finishing in downtown Victoria.The Kids Run and 5K events will take place on Saturday, October 10, starting and finishing at Willows Park in Oak Bay. The Kids Run registration will open later this year.There will be a course time limit of 6.5 hours for the marathon. There is no early start for any of the distances in 2026. Marathoners must complete the first 13K by 10:15 in order to be allowed to continue the marathon route. Individuals who have not passed the 13K mark by 10:15 will be given the choice to move to the half marathon event distance or withdraw from the event. This year we have added a GREEN BIB option. This means you can register and not receive a RVM garment, but still receive a bib and your medal. You will have the option during the green bib registration to select the charity that you would like us to make a donation to as part of the Green Bib option.Events will be capped for 2026. In 2025, the marathon and half marathon both sold out in July.There will be no strollers or pets allowed on the course. Nordic poles will only be allowed for mobility-impaired participants.There are no refunds or deferrals allowed for 2026. You can transfer your registration to another person up until October 7, 2026 for a fee. You can opt in to purchase Race Roster's Enhanced Refund Program. Please read more on our website here.
Join us in Victoria, BC October 9-11, 2026 for our 46th Annual RVM!Marathon, Outway Half Marathon, Westland Insurance 8K, or Island Savings 5K or Thrifty Foods Kids Run.Our beautiful course weaves through the quiet streets with ocean views throughout Victoria and Oak Bay. Plus we are a Boston qualifier, Abbott World Majors ranking event, a World Athletics World Ranking Competition and more. We see many runners reaching their personal best times on our course.A few quick facts about the event in October. Choose your distance - Marathon, Half Marathon or 8K on Sunday, October 11, starting and finishing in downtown Victoria.The Kids Run and 5K events will take place on Saturday, October 10, starting and finishing at Willows Park in Oak Bay. The Kids Run registration will open later this year.There will be a course time limit of 6.5 hours for the marathon. There is no early start for any of the distances in 2026. Marathoners must complete the first 13K by 10:15 in order to be allowed to continue the marathon route. Individuals who have not passed the 13K mark by 10:15 will be given the choice to move to the half marathon event distance or withdraw from the event. This year we have added a GREEN BIB option. This means you can register and not receive a RVM garment, but still receive a bib and your medal. You will have the option during the green bib registration to select the charity that you would like us to make a donation to as part of the Green Bib option.Events will be capped for 2026. In 2025, the marathon and half marathon both sold out in July.There will be no strollers or pets allowed on the course. Nordic poles will only be allowed for mobility-impaired participants.There are no refunds or deferrals allowed for 2026. You can transfer your registration to another person up until October 7, 2026 for a fee. You can opt in to purchase Race Roster's Enhanced Refund Program. Please read more on our website here.
Races
-
2026 Royal Victoria Marathon
Reviews
Doing this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event. You'll be able to review this event once it's taken place.
Location
Victoria, BC, Canada
Who's In
See who else is doing this event
Be the first
No-one has marked this event as 'Doing' or 'Maybe' yet. Will you be the first?
2026 Royal Victoria Marathon