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Royal Victoria Marathon

Road Running covering 5 km to 42.2 km in Victoria (British Columbia, Canada)

LocationVictoria, British Columbia, CanadaShow on map(48.4284° N, 123.3656° W)
Date & StatusOctober 9, 2027 to October 10, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Royal Victoria Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Victoria, British Columbia, CA focused on Road Running. It is part of Boston Marathon Qualifier, World Marathon Majors Qualifier. Key features include City Run, Culture & History, Island, Kids & Youth Races.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 8 km (8 km, +36 m D+), and Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed from October 9, 2027 to October 10, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (runvictoriamarathon.com).

Official website
Royal Victoria Marathon in Victoria (Work: "Banff National Park (AB, Canada), Lake Minnewanka -- 2022 -- 2316", Photo: Dietmar Rabich, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Banff National Park (AB, Canada), Lake Minnewanka -- 2022 -- 2316" · Photo: Dietmar Rabich · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

City RunCulture & HistoryIslandKids & Youth RacesMulti-Day

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m8 m - 88 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m11 m - 51 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 8 kmRoad Running8 km+36 m14 m - 29 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 5 kmRoad Running5 km+22 m17 m - 26 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+190 m D+
Elevation loss
-190 m D-
Altitude range
8 m - 88 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS48.4284° N, 123.3656° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 8 m to 88 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 88 m·at 14.3 km·Ø 0.9 %
8 m35 m61 m88 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km88 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Royal Victoria Marathon take place?

Royal Victoria Marathon takes place in Victoria, British Columbia, CA (start area at coordinates 48.4284° N, 123.3656° W). The next edition is officially confirmed from October 9, 2027 to October 10, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Royal Victoria Marathon?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 8 km (8 km, +36 m D+), and Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Royal Victoria Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 8 m and 88 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Royal Victoria Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (runvictoriamarathon.com).