When planning travel to and from church this Thanksgiving weekend, you may want to take into account the 45th annual Royal Victoria Marathon, happening October 10-12, 2025. The marathon, half marathon, Westland Insurance 8K, Island Savings 5K, and Thrifty Foods Kids Run use parts of the same course through Victoria and Oak Bay. The 5K and Thrifty Foods Kids Run take place on Saturday, October 11, starting and finishing at Willows Beach Park in Oak Bay. The Marathon, Half Marathon and 8K are on Sunday, October 12, starting and finishing in the Inner Harbour in downtown Victoria.