RVM Marathon and Half Marathon Distances have Sold Out

(Victoria, BC, August 23, 2024).  Both the marathon and half marathon distances for the 2024 Royal Victoria Marathon are now sold out. With over seven weeks until race weekend, this is the earliest that these distances have sold out in the event's 44 year history.

“When the marathon distance sold out in July, we thought the half would eventually sell out as well, but not this early” stated Cathy Noel, GM/Race Director for the RVM. “Now we will look to sell out the 8K, 5K and Thrifty Foods Kids Run, as well as fill all our Peninsula Co-op Volunteer Crew positions.”

This year will see over 12,000 participants in the event, an increase of 3000 participants over last year’s total.

“While we would love to continue to increase participant spaces for the two sold out distances, we are limited by the capacity on the course, our city permits, shirt and medal orders, supplies on course and more,” explained Noel. “We thought last year’s increase was excellent, but this year is beyond our wildest dreams. We hope this trend continues for next year when we will be celebrating our 45th year!”

A waitlist is currently open for the marathon and half marathon. As people transfer to a different distance, spaces open in the race. 

With the excitement around this year’s event, it is expected that the other race distances still available will sell out. For those who aren’t able to race this year, they are encouraged to consider volunteering. There are a number of great positions available, including water stations, route marshals, setup and takedown and our green team (who will help the RVM leave the route even cleaner than when the race started).

The 2024 RVM is on track to be one of the largest fields in the event's 44 year history. The 5K and Thrifty Foods Kids Run takes place on Saturday, October 12 in Oak Bay, with the marathon, half marathon and 8K starting and finishing in downtown Victoria on Sunday, October 13. With 18 charities in the CHEK Charity Pledge Program, the event is also hoping to raise over $100,000 again this year to add towards the overall total of $2.35 million since 2005.

We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.