42.2K
Royal Victoria Marathon
Boston QualifierSun, Oct 12 · 8:15 AM
$145
- Past race
- Road
Royal Victoria Marathon Weekend 2025
- Victoria, British Columbia
Hosted byVictoria Marathon
About Royal Victoria Marathon Weekend 2025
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.
Distances and events
21.1K
Royal Victoria Half Marathon
Sun, Oct 12 · 8:15 AM
$115
8K
Westland Insurance 8K
Sun, Oct 12 · 7:15 AM
$55
5K
Island Savings 5K
Sat, Oct 11 · 9:00 AM
$35
1K
Thrifty Foods Kids Run
Kids OnlySat, Oct 11 · 10:45 AM
$25
Prices from the organizer. Please check the official website for up-to-date times and pricing.
Highlights
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
Course
- Surface
- Road
- Location
- Victoria, British Columbia
Course details
- 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
Things to know
Race weekend
Events run Fri, Oct 10 to Sun, Oct 12, 2025. Check each distance for its day and start time.
About the organizer
Organizer
Victoria Marathon
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Last updated: October 2, 2026
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Last listed$35
Past race