Races Marathon · Victoria, Canada
Royal Victoria Marathon
Royal Victoria Marathon is a rolling marathon in Victoria, Canada, held each October. A seaside course of mild undulations and flat sections along Vancouver Island's coastline — only ~35m separates its highest and lowest points. Thanksgiving-weekend October is cool and often clear, 6-13C. Victoria's rolling course rewards effort-based pacing — hold steady effort on the rises and let the pace return on the descents.
Last updated 2026-07-03 · confirm dates & entries on the official race site
When
October
every year
Course
rolling
Marathon
Conditions
Thanksgiving-weekend October is cool and often clear, 6-13C.
Racing this course well
A seaside course of mild undulations and flat sections along Vancouver Island's coastline — only ~35m separates its highest and lowest points.
Victoria's rolling course rewards effort-based pacing — hold steady effort on the rises and let the pace return on the descents.
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- When is the Royal Victoria Marathon?
- It is held each October in Victoria, Canada. Check the official Royal Victoria Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Royal Victoria Marathon course flat?
- A seaside course of mild undulations and flat sections along Vancouver Island's coastline — only ~35m separates its highest and lowest points.
- How should I train for the Royal Victoria Marathon?
- Match your preparation to Royal Victoria Marathon's profile and the October weather, then protect consistency — RunV's adaptive plan recalibrates after every run so one bad week never derails the block.
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