Royal Victoria Marathon
The Lowdown
The Royal Victoria Marathon is a Boston-qualifying marathon held in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, part of the Royal Victoria Marathon race weekend that also includes the Outway Half Marathon, Westland Insurance 8K, Island Savings 5K, and Thrifty Foods Kids Run. The 2026 edition — the 46th annual Royal Victoria Marathon — takes place on Sunday, October 11, 2026, with a flat, fast oceanfront route along Victoria's Inner Harbour, the Dallas Road waterfront, and the Oak Bay neighborhood, topping out at just 25 meters of elevation. The Royal Victoria Marathon is an Abbott World Marathon Majors Wanda Age Group World Ranking event and a World Athletics World Ranking Competition. Marathon entries were pacing toward a mid-July 2026 sellout after a 36% year-over-year jump in registrations, so the Royal Victoria Marathon caps its field and offers no refunds or deferrals for 2026.
Race Day
Weather Forecast
Elevation
Terrain Profile
Relatively flat course
Participants
Field Size
Major marathon
Crowd Rating
Spectator Support
Moderate spectator support
Boston Qualifier
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Inner Harbour
Dallas Road waterfront
Beacon Hill Park
Oak Bay
Other distances available during the event weekend:
Inner Harbour, Downtown Victoria
CA
Average rate for 3-star accommodations near the start line
Eligibility
- Minimum age 18 for the marathon distance
Required Documents
- Government-issued photo ID at bib pickup
Entry Methods
- Online registration via Race Roster
- Green Bib charity-donation entry option (no garment)
Cancellation & Refund Policy
No refunds or deferrals for 2026
Paid registration transfers to another person are allowed until October 7, 2026
46th annual running in 2026
Abbott World Marathon Majors Wanda Age Group World Ranking event
World Athletics World Ranking Competition
BC Marathon Championships race
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