Results & Live Tracking — Royal Victoria Marathon 2026
On October 9-11, 2026, Victoria runs along the Pacific coast.
Live results on Startline Timing.
Results & Live → 🌐 Official Site →The Royal Victoria Marathon celebrates its 46th annual edition on October 9-11, 2026. The marathon, the Outway Half Marathon and the Westland Insurance 8K take place on Sunday, October 11, starting and finishing in downtown Victoria.
The Island Savings 5K and the Thrifty Foods Kids Run are on Saturday, October 10 at Willows Beach Park in Oak Bay. The course weaves through the quiet streets of Victoria and Oak Bay, with ocean views throughout.
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Royal Victoria Marathon 2026 results
Live results for the Royal Victoria Marathon 2026 are available on Startline Timing, with real-time race tracking.
Race schedule: marathon, half marathon, 8K, 5K and Kids Run
An oceanside course through Victoria and Oak Bay
The course weaves through the quiet streets of Victoria and Oak Bay with ocean views throughout. The marathon, half marathon and 8K start and finish at the Legislative Grounds in the Inner Harbour.
The marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier, part of the BC Marathon Championships and an Abbott World Marathon Majors age group ranking event. The Super Pacers pace the marathon and half marathon.
Key facts about the Royal Victoria Marathon 2026
| Race | Day | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Island Savings 5K 5K | Saturday, October 10 | Willows Beach Park, Oak Bay |
| Thrifty Foods Kids Run KIDS | Saturday, October 10 | Willows Beach Park, Oak Bay |
| Marathon 8:15AM | Sunday, October 11 | Legislative Grounds, 6.5 hour limit |
| Outway Half Marathon 13.1 | Sunday, October 11 | Legislative Grounds |
| Westland Insurance 8K 8K | Sunday, October 11 | Legislative Grounds |
Frequently asked questions about the Royal Victoria Marathon 2026
When is the Royal Victoria Marathon 2026?
The 46th Royal Victoria Marathon takes place on October 9-11, 2026. The marathon, half marathon and 8K are on Sunday, October 11.
Where can I find the results and live tracking of the Royal Victoria Marathon 2026?
Live results are available on Startline Timing. You can also find all our race results in the athletics section.
What time does the marathon start?
The marathon starts at 8:15am on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
Where do the marathon, half marathon and 8K start and finish?
They start and finish in downtown Victoria, at the Legislative Grounds in the Inner Harbour (501 Belleville Street).
What happens on Saturday?
The Island Savings 5K and the Thrifty Foods Kids Run take place on Saturday, October 10, starting and finishing at Willows Beach Park in Oak Bay.
What is the time limit?
The marathon has a course time limit of 6.5 hours, and there is no early start for any distance in 2026. Runners must reach the 13 km checkpoint in time to continue the full marathon, otherwise they may be moved to the half marathon.
Is the Royal Victoria Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. The marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier, part of the BC Marathon Championships, a World Athletics sanctioned event and an Abbott World Marathon Majors Wanda Age Group ranking event.
What does the course look like?
The course weaves through the quiet streets of Victoria and Oak Bay with ocean views.
Are there pacers?
Yes, the Super Pacers pace the marathon and half marathon with star-shaped signs showing the target finish time.