Sarah Beckett Memorial Run
The Sarah Beckett Memorial Run is a run/walk held in May in Langford, British Columbia, offering 3 km and 5 km routes suitable for all ages and abilities. It commemorates Cst. Sarah Beckett, an RCMP officer who died in the line of duty. The in-person event begins and ends at the Starlight Stadium plaza, located beside the Sarah Beckett Memorial Playground. Approximately 600 participants attend the event, with registration covering a finisher medal and participant insurance for the local run. Participants outside the Greater Victoria and West Shore region can opt for a virtual 5 km, which can be completed at any location. They are encouraged to share photos using #runforbeckett. Funds raised benefit BGC South Vancouver Island and the Goldstream Food Bank. Proceeds from the virtual run are directed to the National Police Foundation Benevolent Foundation.