The Royal Victoria Marathon has been taking part on the streets of Oak Bay & Victoria since 1980. Over 12,000 participants registered for the 2024 RVM, an increase of over 3,000 from 2023, making it the third largest in RVM’s history. With runners and walkers taking part in the Marathon, Half Marathon, Westland Insurance 8K, Island Savings 5K and the Thrifty Foods Kids Run, 2025 is looking to set another registration record. The RVM is one of the largest annual sporting events on Vancouver Island, celebrating its 45th annual in 2025. The RVM is held on Thanksgiving weekend and with runners, family and friends staying for consecutive nights in the city, the economic impact is considerable. Many runners look for a beautiful venue and a fast course when deciding on a trip revolving around a marathon event. Victoria offers all of that and more.