Event Day Information

Race Date: May 30, 2026

Race location: Elk Lake Regional Park (728 Beaver Lake Rd, Victoria, BC)

Start Times:

9:00 a.m. – 1K Little Steps
9:20 a.m. – Welcome and Warm-up
9:45 a.m. – 10K start
10:00 a.m. – 5K start

Suggested Arrival Time: 8:30 a.m.

To have the most enjoyable race day experience, please give yourself plenty of time before your race. Factor in timing for: getting to the event site, parking, toilet use (which may include wait time), getting into your start corral, deep breathing and getting into your groove!

Parking Information

Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park - Filter Beds Parking Lot or the Beaver Lake Main Parking Lot, on Beaver Lake Road.

Route Maps

Offline Donations

Please bring all cash/cheque donations to the CMHA Victoria tent at the race, along with a pledge form and provide it to a CMHA Victoria on-site representative.

Experience the Race Day Activities

The Shoppers Drug Mart® Run for Women thanks you for participating and donating to support a local women’s mental health program in your community! To date, we’ve raised over $23 million for women’s mental health programs in 18 cities across Canada, helping to improve access for women who need mental health support.

Congratulations to all participants and volunteers for your support of the Shoppers Drug Mart® Run for Women. Together, you are sending a positive message of support to women's mental and physical wellness. As a group let’s speak out and reach out to all women! Our team at Running Room is proud of each one of you!

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