2026 Sarah Beckett Memorial Run

The 2026 Sarah Beckett Memorial Run is a commemorative 5km and 3km event held on Sunday, May 10, 2026, in Langford, British Columbia. This run honors Cst. Sarah Beckett, an RCMP officer who lost her life in the line of duty on April 5, 2016. The event starts and finishes at the Starlight Stadium plaza, adjacent to the Sarah Beckett Memorial Playground. Proceeds from the local event support BGC South Vancouver Island and the Goldstream Food Bank, while the virtual run proceeds benefit the National Police Federation Benevolent Foundation.

Langford is a rapidly growing city located on southern Vancouver Island, part of the Greater Victoria area, with a population of approximately 47,000 residents. The demographic profile is primarily White (82.6%), with significant Indigenous (5.8%), Filipino (2.4%), and South Asian (2.1%) communities. The median household income in Langford is approximately $92,000 CAD. Geographically, the race takes place along the Langford Parkway corridor. The terrain is largely flat and urban, utilizing paved paths and stadium grounds within the West Shore region, characterized by its proximity to rugged coastal hills and temperate rainforest ecosystems typical of the Pacific Northwest.

Registration remains open online until the race start at 10:00 AM on event day, with in-person registration available during package pickups. Local participants can collect their race kits on Thursday, May 7, at West Shore Town Centre or on the morning of the run at Starlight Stadium. For virtual participants, medals are mailed out starting in March to ensure delivery before the event. For further information or specific inquiries regarding the organizations supported, participants can visit the official website or contact the Race Director via the Race Roster platform.