Royal Victoria Marathon

Royal Victoria Marathon October 9-11, 2026 in beautiful Victoria, BC 🇨🇦

Registration for RVM 2026 now open! The RVM includes a Marathon, Half Marathon, 8K and Kids Run.
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Started in 1980, the Royal Victoria Marathon is one of Canada's number one destination events, taking place in Victoria, BC Canada.

Looking for the full RVM experience in 8K? This is it.The Westland Insurance 8K is fast, exciting and packed with some o...
09/11/2026

Looking for the full RVM experience in 8K? This is it.

The Westland Insurance 8K is fast, exciting and packed with some of the best parts of racing in Victoria, from the early morning start, to sunrise views along the coastline. It’s a great distance for those chasing a fast time or taking on a new challenge.

And with registration still open, there’s still time to make the 8K part of your RVM weekend.

With just a few weeks to go until RVM, confidence and mindset become an important part of race preparation.Join Olympian...
09/10/2026

With just a few weeks to go until RVM, confidence and mindset become an important part of race preparation.

Join Olympian and High Performance Coach Geoff Harris next Monday for our next RVM Speaker Series session on mental performance and racing with confidence. Geoff will share practical strategies for managing nerves and pressure, building confidence, staying focused and working through challenging moments during a race.

The session will explore how mental preparation can support the physical work you’ve already put in and give you tools to approach race day with greater confidence and a clear plan for the moments that may challenge you.

This FREE online session takes place Monday, September 14 at 7:00 p.m. Register through the link in our bio!

09/09/2026

Wondering what to expect along the Royal Victoria Marathon course?

Today we’re walking you through some of the key sections of the 42.2K course, from historic downtown and Beacon Hill Park to the rolling hills through Oak Bay, stretches along the coastline and the final push back into downtown.

Get familiar with what’s ahead and how to approach some of the key sections of the course this October.

If you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time to make sure the crowd can cheer for you by name 👏We’ve extended the d...
09/04/2026

If you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time to make sure the crowd can cheer for you by name 👏

We’ve extended the deadline to have your name printed on your RVM race bib to midnight on September 13th, giving you a little more time to make it official for race weekend.

09/02/2026

Running has a way of turning familiar faces into friends 💙 That’s a big part of why Cool Down Run Club started: to give runners in Victoria a place to meet new people, connect and feel part of a community.

Every Sunday at 10am, they head out for a conversational 6K run and meet back up for coffee afterward. Come on your own, bring a friend, or leave with a few new ones!

They say that “Race day is the celebration of all the work you’ve already put in.”By the time you reach the start line, ...
09/01/2026

They say that “Race day is the celebration of all the work you’ve already put in.”

By the time you reach the start line, the work has already been done. This is your chance to take it all in, enjoy the course, feel the energy around you and celebrate everything it took to get there.

And the medal at the finish? That’s the cherry on top 🏅

Introducing the 2026 Royal Victoria Marathon Finisher MedalsInspired by Victoria’s coastal landscape and designed with a...
08/31/2026

Introducing the 2026 Royal Victoria Marathon Finisher Medals

Inspired by Victoria’s coastal landscape and designed with a timeless, commemorative feel, this year’s medal celebrates the beauty of our surroundings and the achievement of crossing the finish line.

08/30/2026

After completing 16 marathons, Kate knows firsthand how demanding the training blocks that come with preparing for 42.2K can be.

As an elite masters runner, she’s learned that strong training is about more than simply hitting every session on the plan. It’s also about knowing when to adjust, prioritizing recovery, and paying attention to what your body is telling you.

That lesson applies at every level. No matter the goal, marathon training is a balance between doing the work and knowing what you can handle.

With some strong long runs behind her, Kate is feeling confident about where she’s at as race day is just 6 weeks away.

Join us for RVM Power Plates on Saturday, October 10 at the Hotel Grand Pacific for an evening of pre-race fuel, convers...
08/28/2026

Join us for RVM Power Plates on Saturday, October 10 at the Hotel Grand Pacific for an evening of pre-race fuel, conversation and inspiration.

Enjoy a pasta and protein dinner before hearing from Canadian race walking great Evan Dunfee, a World Champion and Olympic medallist, alongside special guests.

It’s a chance to fuel up, settle into race weekend and hear from one of Canada’s standout athletes before taking on your own start line the next morning.

Power Plates tickets are available on Race Roster as part of RVM race weekend. If you are not a registered 2026 RVM participant but would like to buy tickets for the dinner, email us at: [email protected]

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