Royal Victoria Marathon
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Royal Victoria Marathon 2027
The Royal Victoria Marathon weekend in Victoria, BC, Canada takes place October 8 to 10, 2027. The program includes multiple race distances held across Victoria and Oak Bay and a weekend of fundraising supported by several charities.
Race options include:
- Marathon
- Outway Half Marathon
- Westland Insurance 8K
- Island Savings 5K
- Thrifty Foods Kids Run
The marathon, half marathon and 8K begin and finish in downtown Victoria on the Sunday of the event. The Island Savings 5K and the Thrifty Foods Kids Run take place on Saturday at Willows Park in Oak Bay. The course runs through quiet streets and offers ocean views through sections in Victoria and Oak Bay.
Event details for 2027 note a marathon course time limit of 6.5 hours and no early starts for any distances. Marathoners who do not meet a midcourse cutoff will be given the option to move to the half marathon distance or withdraw. Events will be capped; the marathon and half marathon sold out in July in recent years. There are no refunds or deferrals for 2027, though transfers to another person are allowed until August 31, 2027 for a fee. A Green Bib option is available offering a bib, race bag and finisher medal without a garment, and registrants can select a charity donation as part of that option.
The event is a Boston qualifier and part of international ranking competitions. Fundraising is active with a current total raised of CA$3,489.95 toward a CA$87,500.00 goal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
