Royal Victoria Marathon
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Royal Victoria Marathon : Victoria, BC, Canada
The event is the 46th Royal Victoria Marathon, held October 9 to 11, 2026 in Victoria, British Columbia. It includes several race distances spread across the weekend.
- Marathon
- Half marathon
- 8K
- 5K
- Kids Run
The marathon, half marathon and 8K take place on Sunday, October 11, with start and finish in downtown Victoria. The Kids Run and 5K are scheduled for Saturday, October 10, at Willows Park in Oak Bay. The course weaves through quiet streets and features ocean views through sections in Victoria and Oak Bay.
The event is a Boston qualifier and is listed in Abbott World Majors rankings and the World Athletics World Ranking Competition. The marathon has a 6.5 hour course time limit and there is no early start for any distance in 2026. There is a checkpoint at 13K; runners who do not meet the event's checkpoint deadline will be offered to move to the half marathon distance or withdraw.
Entries will be capped for 2026; in 2025 the marathon and half marathon sold out in July. A Green Bib registration option is available that provides a bib and medal but no garment, and allows the registrant to direct a donation to a chosen charity. No strollers or pets are allowed; Nordic poles are permitted only for mobility-impaired participants. No refunds or deferrals are allowed, but registrations may be transferred to another person for a fee up to October 7, 2026. Fundraising totals show CA$80,371.28 raised toward a CA$147,500.00 goal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
