Victoria Marathon

Victoria, BC, Canada · October 11, 2026
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Race Day Weather

partly-cloudy-day
51°at start
52° high
Light
Dry

Cool and calm, ideal for racing

Runners will face a steady temperature around 51°F, rising slightly to 52°F. With light winds from the ESE at 7 mph, conditions will be comfortable, but humidity at 82% suggests staying hydrated is crucial. Runners should maintain their planned pace and consider hydration stations frequently due to the elevated humidity.

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The Royal Victoria Marathon, formerly known as the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon or RVM, is a marathon race held on Vancouver Island in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada every October. It was first held in 1980 and was started by Robin Pearson, Alex Marshall and Bruce "Gunner" Shaw. Wikipedia

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When is the 2026 Victoria Marathon?

The 2026 Victoria Marathon will be held on Sunday October 11, 2026.

Is the Victoria Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, the Victoria Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Victoria Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 54°F and a low of 51°F with a 17% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 24 years of data
Avg Temp
56°F
L:49° H:57°
RunScore
8
Conditions
Rain Freq
54%
13 of 24 yrs
Wind6mph
Dew48°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults

2025 Victoria Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain.

2025
partly-cloudy-day
47°/51°Light
8

2024 Victoria Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2024
partly-cloudy-day
49°/60°-
9

2023 Victoria Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2023
partly-cloudy-day
51°/59°-
9

2022 Victoria Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2022
clear-day
52°/64°-
9

2019 Victoria Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain.

2019
partly-cloudy-day
48°/55°Light
9

2018 Victoria Marathon

Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain.

2018
rain
49°/51°Light
7

2017 Victoria Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day with afternoon rain.

2017
clear-day
48°/58°Light
9

2016 Victoria Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later.

2016
rain
48°/55°Light
9

2015 Victoria Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2015
partly-cloudy-day
52°/59°-
9

2014 Victoria Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain.

2014
cloudy
52°/54°Light
9

2013 Victoria Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day with rain in the morning and afternoon.

2013
clear-day
45°/56°Light
9

2012 Victoria Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2012
clear-day
49°/63°-
9

2011 Victoria Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain in the morning and afternoon.

2011
rain
47°/56°Light
9

2010 Victoria Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain.

2010
cloudy
53°/60°Light
8

2009 Victoria Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2009
clear-day
43°/53°-
9

2008 Victoria Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2008
clear-day
48°/53°-
9

2007 Victoria Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain in the morning and afternoon.

2007
clear-day
49°/55°Light
8

2006 Victoria Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later.

2006
clear-day
49°/54°Light
8

2005 Victoria Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain.

2005
clear-day
51°/56°-
9

2004 Victoria Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain.

2004
clear-day
51°/55°Light
8

2003 Victoria Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day.

2003
clear-day
52°/57°Light
7

2002 Victoria Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2002
clear-day
43°/57°-
9

2001 Victoria Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain.

2001
partly-cloudy-day
49°/60°-
7

2000 Victoria Marathon

Cloudy skies throughout the day with late afternoon rain.

2000
partly-cloudy-day
52°/60°-
8
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