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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.

09/28/2026

One final Speaker Series session before race weekend.

Join Cathy Noel, Mariah Kelly and Bruce Deacon on Monday, October 5 for Final Preparations: Bringing It All Together, a practical look at everything you need to think about as race week approaches.

From tapering and race-week logistics to mindset and final preparations, this free online session is designed to help you arrive at RVM feeling prepared and ready for the weekend ahead.

Register for this FREE online session on Monday, October 5 at 7:00 p.m. at runvictoriamarathon.com/speaker-series

09/27/2026

Two weeks to go and we have officially surpassed 17,000 runners! 🎉

The 2026 Royal Victoria Marathon weekend is the largest in our 46-year history, and we’re incredibly grateful to everyone who has helped make this milestone possible.

Still hoping to join us? Spots remain in the Westland Insurance 8K, Island Savings 5K, and Thrifty Foods Kids Run.

Come be part of our biggest weekend yet. We’ll see you at the start line 💙

09/25/2026

Their faces say it all.

Race day has a way of bringing out the biggest smiles, and they’re pretty good proof that all the training, early mornings and hard kilometres are worth it 🏅

09/22/2026

Picture yourself here in just a few weeks.

The RVM finish line is getting closer, and all those training kilometres are starting to add up to something pretty exciting.

For now, finish off those last few weeks of training and start visualizing your post-race celebration. You’ve earned it!

09/17/2026

Still looking for a way to be part of RVM race weekend this October? Join us for the Island Savings 5K.

This race takes runners through Oak Bay for an exciting morning of racing, on a course made for both PRs and first-time experiences.

To register, visit runvictoriamarathon.com 🏅

09/15/2026

Want to know what’s ahead on the 2026 OUTWAY Half Marathon course?

We’re taking you through some of the key sections of the route, from downtown Victoria and Beacon Hill Park to the turns through Oak Bay and the climb at Clover Point.

Get familiar with the key sections of the course and head into race weekend knowing what to expect along the way.

09/14/2026

One month until RVM 2026!

After months of training, planning and putting in the kilometres, race weekend is finally within reach. Soon, thousands of runners will come together in Victoria to take on their own race.

The next few weeks are about staying consistent, taking care of yourself and trusting the work you’ve already done. Keep showing up and enjoy these final weeks of the journey.

We’ll see you soon, Victoria.

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.

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