Royal Victoria Marathon
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2026 Royal Victoria Marathon
The Royal Victoria Marathon takes place in Victoria and Oak Bay, British Columbia, from October 9 to 11, 2026. The event includes multiple race distances and a kids run, with starts and finishes in downtown Victoria and at Willows Park in Oak Bay.
Distances offered include:
- Marathon
- Outway Half Marathon
- Westland Insurance 8K
- Island Savings 5K
- Thrifty Foods Kids Run
The course weaves through quiet streets and provides ocean views throughout Victoria and Oak Bay. The marathon is a Boston qualifier, an Abbott World Majors ranking event, and a World Athletics World Ranking Competition. The marathon has a course time limit of 6.5 hours. There is no early start for any distance in 2026. Marathoners must reach the 13K mark by 10:15 to continue on the marathon route; those who do not may move to the half marathon or withdraw.
Additional notes include a new Green Bib option that provides a bib and medal without a garment and allows a charity donation selection, capped fields for 2026, a Kids Run registration opening on February 16, 2026, a prohibition on strollers and pets on course, and allowance of Nordic poles only for mobility-impaired participants. Refunds and deferrals are not permitted; registration transfers to another person are allowed until October 7, 2026 for a fee. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
