The Sarah Beckett Memorial Run is a 5km family run and walk which raises money for local non-profit organizations in the Western Communities. This event takes place locally in Langford BC and a virtual event is also available for those who are unable to attend the local run/walk. This is a family and dog friendly event that takes place from 8am to noon at Starlight Stadium Business Pavilion in Langford.
This event is in memory of Cst Sarah Beckett, a Police Officer from the West Shore RCMP Detachment, who was killed in the line of duty on April 5, 2016.
Event Details
Date: Sunday, May 11, 2025
Location:
Starlight Stadium, 1089 Langford Parkway, Langford BC
Virtual Event – If you can’t make it our local event, take part in the run/walk at your current location and share your photos to our social media pages using the hashtag #runforbeckett
Registration Cost:
Local Event: $30
12 and under – $15
Cost of registration includes a race bib (local event only) and a finishers medal
Virtual Run – $20 (includes a finishers medal)
2025 Technical Run Shirt: Make sure you purchase the new 2025 Sarah Beckett Memorial Run Technical Run Shirt! The cost of the shirt is $25 and you can purchase it upon registration! (Note: The shirt is a separate purchase and not included in the cost of registration)
Business Pavilion:
Stick around following the run/walk for our SBMR business pavilion. Local businesses in the community will have booths set up with information and giveaways. There will also be a live band, kids zone and a BBQ run by our local West Shore fire departments.
The following businesses/groups will be set up at our event:
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BGC South Vancouver Island
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Goldstream Foodbank
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West Shore RCMP
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McIntosh Mortgage Group
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National Police Federation
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West Shore U-Lock Mini Storage
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Sport Assist
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Vancouver Island Beyond the Blue
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Victoria Harbourcats
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Maxxam Insurance
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Wounded Warriors
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Greater Victoria Animal Crusaders
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Goldstream Gazette
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Scimitar Sports Canada
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Saint John’s Ambulance
Starbucks will also be on site serving coffee and hot chocolate!
Local day of event timings:
08:00 am – Business pavilion opens at Starlight stadium. Come enjoy a coffee provided by Starbucks and get ready for the run/walk.
10:00 am – Start of run/walk
12:00 pm – Business pavilion is closed
Registration is open on February 1, 2025 so click on the “Register Now” tab for more details!
****Event Package Pickup:*****
West Shore Town Centre (outside entrance to Winners), 2945 Jacklin Road, Langford
Sunday May 4th, 2025 – 10:00 am – 02:00 pm
Thursday May 8th, 2025 – 05:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Starlight Stadium
Sunday, May 11th, 2025 – 08:00 am – 10:00 am (Prior to run/walk start)
We ask that you park in the areas marked as “P” for Parking. Please refrain from parking at the City Centre Arena or the Bowling Alley. Please note that roads out lined in RED are Resident Permit Parking only. Public parking is available on Alouette Drive (marked in blue on the map off of Langford Lake Road).
If you are travelling by public transit, BC Transit has a trip planner on their website to help you plan your arrival https://www.bctransit.com/victoria.
Dog Friendly Event: We welcome your four legged family member but please ensure all dogs are kept on leash and under control at all times. There will dog water stations on site!
Children in Strollers: If you bring a child who will be riding in a stroller for the entirety of the run/walk, they do not require separate registration. However, any children running or walking on their own, should be registered for insurance reasons.
First Aid: St Johns Ambulance will be on scene to assist with any medical related issues such as needing band-aids, scraped knee etc. Please see the St Johns Ambulance volunteers for assistance. In the case of a serious medical emergency, please dial 911 immediately.
Bathrooms: There will be access to washroom facilities at the Starlight Stadium.
Lost and Found: All lost and found items can be turned into the registration tent. If you are unsure, please ask one of our amazing volunteers.
Water Station: We will have a water station along the run route, please review the run map on our website for the exact location. There will be light snacks at the station as well should participants need them.
We encourage all participants to wear their run shirts to the memorial run. Medals will be issued to the finishers as they cross the race line. But most importantly, HAVE FUN. This run is to commemorate the life of an amazing woman who touched the lives of so many. Thank you for signing up and being part of this event and carrying on her legacy!
Registration Now Open for May.11th, 2025
Don’t forget to get your tickets for our Gift of Flight Raffle!
You could win One roundtrip flight for 2 guests to any regularly scheduled and marketed Westjet destination!*
Draw takes place on May 13, 2025 at noon
Tickets will be sent electronically and drawn by random number generator.
Donations from the Sarah Beckett Memorial Run benefit our Community Youth Intervention Program.
