Royal Victoria Marathon
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2026 Royal Victoria Marathon
The 46th annual Royal Victoria Marathon takes place from October 9 to October 11, 2026, in Victoria, British Columbia. The event features a scenic course through the quiet streets of Victoria and Oak Bay, providing ocean views throughout the route. The marathon is a Boston qualifier, an Abbott World Majors ranking event, and a World Athletics World Ranking Competition.
The schedule includes various distances over the weekend:
- Marathon (Sunday, October 11)
- Half Marathon (Sunday, October 11)
- 8K (Sunday, October 11)
- 5K (Saturday, October 10 at Willows Park)
- Thrifty Foods Kids Run (Saturday, October 10 at Willows Park)
For the full marathon, there is a course time limit of 6.5 hours. Participants must complete the first 13 km by 10:15 to continue on the marathon route; otherwise, they will be given the option to move to the half marathon distance or withdraw.
The event offers a "Green Bib" registration option. Participants choosing this option do not receive the official event garment, and a donation is instead made to a selected charity. Please note that strollers and pets are not permitted on the course. Nordic poles are only allowed for participants with mobility impairments. Registration for the marathon and half marathon events is capped and known to sell out early. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
