The 15th annual Goddess Run returned to Greater Victoria this year, bringing together 1,067 participants to celebrate International Women’s Day this Sunday, March 8th.
Since its inception in 2012, the event has never seen more registrations, marking its largest turnout yet.
This beloved run encourages participants to run or walk five or 10 kilometers along the scenic trails surrounding Elk and Beaver Lakes, and this year, they were rewarded with the perfect sunny weather for the occasion.
Before the race began, an energetic warm-up led by Mena Westhaver of PowerAthletics set the tone for the day, preparing runners and walkers for whichever distance they had ahead of them.
“We purposefully moved the Goddess Run this year so it landed on International Women’s Day for 2026,” stated Cathy Noel, founder and presenting sponsor of the Goddess Run.
“Over 1,000 amazing women took part in this year’s event, surrounding themselves with the power, strength, care and love of the Goddess community.”
Along with its largest turnout, the run also reached a new fundraising milestone, raising $29,794 this year. Overall, the event has now raised $308,000 for its charitable partners.
Funds from this year’s run will support the Victoria Women’s Transition House and Victoria Hospice, helping both organizations continue their important work in the community.
For more than a decade, the Goddess Run has been a staple event in Greater Victoria, bringing women together to celebrate movement, community and the spirit of International Women’s while raising money for meaningful local causes.
