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vs
Race B
Race A
BMO Victoria Marathon
Best for
First marathonsQualifying pathway
Race B
Portland Marathon
Best for
Newer marathonersQualifying pathway
Race A
BMO Victoria Marathon
Victoria, Canada
Race B
Portland Marathon
Portland, USA
Date
Expected October 2027
Expected October 2027
Month
Oct
Oct
Location
🇨🇦 Victoria, Canada
🇺🇸 Portland, USA
Terrain
Road
Road
Elevation gain
▲
115 m
230 m
PB potential
Beginner friendly
▲
World Major
No
No
Entry type
Open
Open
Entry status
Check official site
Check official site
Season
Autumn · Americas
Autumn · Americas
Race-day temp.
10–17°C
10–17°C
Conditions
Pacific coastal October — mild and often sunny
Pacific Northwest autumn — cool and crisp
Humidity
65–75%
65–75%
Wind
10–20 km/h off the strait
10–20 km/h
Qualifies for
Boston Marathon
Boston Marathon
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