Royal Victoria Marathon Weekend 2025

This page is kept as a past race archive for the Oct 10, 2025 edition in Victoria, British Columbia. See the 2026 edition when you want the live listing. You can also browse the 2025 race calendar.

The Royal Victoria Marathon is held annually in Victoria, British Columbia, featuring multiple race distances including marathon, half marathon, 8K, 5K, and a kids run. The scenic and flat courses offer oceanfront views through historic neighborhoods, making it ideal for personal bests and a welcoming community atmosphere.

This World Athletics sanctioned and Boston Marathon qualifying event features a lively Race Expo and a Green Bib option for runners who choose to support charity by foregoing race apparel. With over 12,000 participants, it's a premier fall running event on Vancouver Island.

• Marathon course starts and finishes downtown Victoria
• Routes weave through Victoria and Oak Bay with oceanfront views
• Known for flat, fast routes ideal for personal bests
• Stroller use not allowed in main races
• Event includes Race Expo and Green Bib charitable option

• Boston Marathon qualifier and World Athletics sanctioned event
• Scenic, flat, and fast courses with oceanfront and historic neighborhood views
• Race Expo at Crystal Gardens
• Green Bib charity option available to forgo race apparel
• Multiple race distances: marathon, half marathon, 8K, 5K, and kids run
• Over 12,000 participants across all events