High Performance Application - Royal Victoria Marathon 2025
- Date Sun 12th October 2025
- Location Victoria, BC
- Price Free
- Races 3 races
- Distances Marathon, Half Marathon
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating running experience at the Royal Victoria Marathon on Sunday, October 12, 2025, in the stunning city of Victoria, British Columbia! This prestigious event features a marathon, half marathon, and an 8K race, all set against the backdrop of beautiful seaside views and the majestic Parliament Buildings.
Runners can look forward to a challenging yet scenic marathon course that is both World Athletics certified and a Boston qualifier, while the half marathon boasts a fast route with rolling hills and plenty of flat stretches. For those who prefer a shorter distance, the 8K offers a thrilling out-and-back course that promises a speedy finish. High-performance athletes are encouraged to apply for the exclusive High Performance Athlete Program, which aims to foster competitive distance running in Canada. With application deadlines approaching—Marathon entries due by July 15, Half Marathon by August 1, and 8K by September 15—this is a fantastic opportunity for runners to showcase their talents in a supportive and vibrant environment. Join us for an unforgettable day of athletic achievement and community spirit!
Runners can look forward to a challenging yet scenic marathon course that is both World Athletics certified and a Boston qualifier, while the half marathon boasts a fast route with rolling hills and plenty of flat stretches. For those who prefer a shorter distance, the 8K offers a thrilling out-and-back course that promises a speedy finish. High-performance athletes are encouraged to apply for the exclusive High Performance Athlete Program, which aims to foster competitive distance running in Canada. With application deadlines approaching—Marathon entries due by July 15, Half Marathon by August 1, and 8K by September 15—this is a fantastic opportunity for runners to showcase their talents in a supportive and vibrant environment. Join us for an unforgettable day of athletic achievement and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
Royal Victoria Marathon High Performance Program ApplicationOpening June 3, 2025Welcome to the application page for high performance athletes wishing to compete in the marathon, half marathon, or 8K events on Sunday, October 12th, 2025. Deadline for Applications:
- Marathon - July 15
- Half Marathon - August 1
- 8K - September 15The process to apply:Apply through our online application system (opening on June 3, 2025). Marathon applications will close July 15, half marathon applications will close August 1 and 8K applications will close on September 15, 2025.An email will be sent to you from our High Performance Coordinator upon review of your application. Note: The number of comp entries that will be given out will depend on the number of applications received and the verified finishing times. You are not guaranteed a comp entry even though you have met the standard.If your application is accepted, you will be sent a comp code to register for the event on the RVM race registration page. Athletes will be responsible for registering for the event within a window of time.If your registration is not accepted, you will be contacted. We would encourage you to still register for the event and enjoy RVM!If you have any questions, please reach out to Kevin at [email protected]
The marathon offers a beautiful, seaside course with mild to moderate elevation changes along the way. The course is World Athletics certified, is a Boston qualifier and is both an Abbott World Marathon Majors MTT Age Group Qualifier and a World Athletics World Ranking Competition. The 2025 Royal Victoria Marathon is the provincial BC Athletics Marathon Championships. Half Marathon
The half marathon course is considered fast. It will start at the same time as the marathon beside the stately Parliament Buildings and winds its way through downtown and offers a quick, rolling course with long sections of downhill and flat as well as mild uphill sections. The course is certified accurate by a World Athletics-certified B-level measurer.
8K
The 8K is run on an out-and-back route where the gradual up after 2K allows for a very fast second half — also on a certified course.
The High-Performance Athlete Program
The High-Performance Athlete Program allows the Royal Victoria Marathon to offer top Canadian and international marathon, half marathon, and 8K runners an environment in which they can succeed. The goal of the program is to create an excellent event and to foster the development of Canadian runners and is designed to attract competitive distance athletes.High Performance Program prizes are awarded to the top male and female, open and masters, marathon and half-marathon athletes, as well as an incentive for breaking the course record.
The registered, not-for-profit Victoria Marathon Society administers the annual Royal Victoria Marathon and associated events. Standards
Kevin O'Connor, High Performance Program [email protected]
- Marathon - July 15
- Half Marathon - August 1
- 8K - September 15The process to apply:Apply through our online application system (opening on June 3, 2025). Marathon applications will close July 15, half marathon applications will close August 1 and 8K applications will close on September 15, 2025.An email will be sent to you from our High Performance Coordinator upon review of your application. Note: The number of comp entries that will be given out will depend on the number of applications received and the verified finishing times. You are not guaranteed a comp entry even though you have met the standard.If your application is accepted, you will be sent a comp code to register for the event on the RVM race registration page. Athletes will be responsible for registering for the event within a window of time.If your registration is not accepted, you will be contacted. We would encourage you to still register for the event and enjoy RVM!If you have any questions, please reach out to Kevin at [email protected]
The marathon offers a beautiful, seaside course with mild to moderate elevation changes along the way. The course is World Athletics certified, is a Boston qualifier and is both an Abbott World Marathon Majors MTT Age Group Qualifier and a World Athletics World Ranking Competition. The 2025 Royal Victoria Marathon is the provincial BC Athletics Marathon Championships. Half Marathon
The half marathon course is considered fast. It will start at the same time as the marathon beside the stately Parliament Buildings and winds its way through downtown and offers a quick, rolling course with long sections of downhill and flat as well as mild uphill sections. The course is certified accurate by a World Athletics-certified B-level measurer.
8K
The 8K is run on an out-and-back route where the gradual up after 2K allows for a very fast second half — also on a certified course.
The High-Performance Athlete Program
The High-Performance Athlete Program allows the Royal Victoria Marathon to offer top Canadian and international marathon, half marathon, and 8K runners an environment in which they can succeed. The goal of the program is to create an excellent event and to foster the development of Canadian runners and is designed to attract competitive distance athletes.High Performance Program prizes are awarded to the top male and female, open and masters, marathon and half-marathon athletes, as well as an incentive for breaking the course record.
The registered, not-for-profit Victoria Marathon Society administers the annual Royal Victoria Marathon and associated events. Standards
Kevin O'Connor, High Performance Program [email protected]
High Performance Application - Royal Victoria Marathon 2025