High Performance Application - Royal Victoria Marathon 2026

Royal Victoria Marathon High Performance Program Application

Closed for Marathon and the Half Marathon

The acceptance of any late applications is at the discretion of the event.

Contact Kevin at kevin.oconnor@bcathletics.org for inquiries.

8K applications are open until June 30th.

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Event Overview

Welcome to the application page for high performance athletes wishing to compete in the marathon, half marathon, or 8K events on Sunday, October 11th, 2026.

Deadline for Applications

• Marathon: May 1st
• Half Marathon: May 1st
• 8K: June 30th

Application Process

1. Apply: Apply through our online application system (opening on March 1, 2026).
2. Notification: An email will be sent to you from our High Performance Coordinator upon review of your application.
3. Registration: If your application is accepted, you will be sent a comp code to register for the event on the RVM race registration page.
4. Contact: If your registration is not accepted, you will be contacted. You are encouraged to still register for the event.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, please reach out to Kevin at elite@runvictoriamarathon.com.

Event Details

Marathon: The marathon offers a beautiful, seaside course with mild to moderate elevation changes along the way.

Half Marathon: The half marathon course is considered fast, starting beside the Parliament Buildings and winding through downtown.

8K: The 8K is run on an out-and-back route where the gradual up after 2K allows for a very fast second half.

High-Performance Athlete Program

The High-Performance Athlete Program allows the Royal Victoria Marathon to offer top Canadian and international runners an environment where they can succeed.

High Performance Program prizes are awarded to top male and female athletes, open and masters, as well as an incentive for breaking the course record.

The registered, not-for-profit Victoria Marathon Society administers the annual Royal Victoria Marathon and associated events.

Contact Person

Kevin O'Connor, High Performance Program Coordinator

(778) 737-7777

elite@runvictoriamarathon.com

More Information

For further details, visit the race page: Royal Victoria Marathon.