The Sarah Beckett Memorial Run is a 5km run and walk in honour of fallen RCMP officer Cst. Sarah Beckett who was killed in the line of duty on April 5, 2016. The 2026 event will take place on Sunday, May 10th, 2026, starting and finishing at the Starlight Stadium plaza area, next to the Sarah Beckett Memorial Playground.
The registration cost will include a finishers medal. There is an option to purchase past technical run shirts and other merchandise during the check out process (additional charges will be added).
A virtual event will also be available for those who do not live in the Greater Victoria and West Shore area. You are able to run and walk anywhere then please share a photo on our social media pages using #runforbeckett!
For the virtual event:
To guarantee that you receive your race package on time and you live
outside of Vancouver Island, you must register by April 7th, 2026
To guarantee you receive your race package on time and you live
on Vancouver Island, you must register by April 27th, 2026
The money raised will go toward two wonderful organizations: BGC South Vancouver Island and the Goldstream Food Bank.
Registration closes online at 10 am (PST) on event day, May 10th, 2026. Participants are also able to register in person at our event package pickups and between 8am and 10am on the morning of the event at the registration tent.
Please check out our website for further event details and information on the organizations we are supporting: www.sarahbeckettmemorialrun.com
Local Event Package Pickup:
Thursday May 7, 2026 - 4:00pm to 8:00pm at the West Shore Town Centre, 2945 Jacklin Road, Langford. Table will be set up in the centre of the mall outside Coast Capital Savings.
Sunday, May 10th (Event day!!) - 08:00am to 10:00am (Prior to start of run/walk) - Pickup at Starlight Stadium
Virtual Event:
Virtual run packages will be mailed out starting in March. Technical shirts and other merchandise (if ordered) will be mailed out separately.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
2026 Memorial Run
Join us for our local event held in Langford BC. This is a fun 3km or 5km run/walk for all ages and physical abilities. ($15 for 12 and under - Discount added at checkout when age entered)
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Register for 2026 Memorial RunCA$39.66Mar 1 - May 10
2026 Virtual Run
If you are unable to join us for our local event, please register for the virtual run! Proceeds of the Virtual run is going to the National Police Foundation Benevolent Foundation. You can complete the 5km run/walk anytime and anywhere! Registration includes a finishers medal.
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Register for 2026 Virtual RunCA$28.93Mar 1 - May 10
Cancellation and Fee Policy
- Online registration for local event and virtual event will close at 10:00am on May 10, 2026.
- GST will be added to your registration at checkout.
- A processing fee will be applied at checkout.
- VISA, Mastercard and Amex accepted.
- Your credit card statement will show a charge from "Race Roster" for your registration into this event.
- Your registration includes: finishers medal and participant insurance through VIRA (local event only).
- There are no refunds, transfers or deferrals.
- Race cancellation due to an act of nature or other factors beyond the control of organizers, no refunds or transfers will be possible.
- Race Roster provides online registration for the Sarah Beckett Memorial Run
- The Sarah Beckett Memorial Run is not responsible for any liability for participants in the Virtual event. Those who registered for the Virtual event are responsible for their own personal safety while exercising.
- Any photographs taken during the event will be shared on the Sarah Beckett Memorial Run website and social media pages. Registering serves as consent for photos to be posted, unless otherwise advised.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Race Director
- Website
- Visit website
