CFMWS | MFRC | Esquimalt

The Navy fun-10K 5K and Kids Fun Run is a family-oriented, inclusive community event. This event is open to everyone whether you are part of the DND Community or not. Come run with your Navy! Not able to make the run in person? No worries you can still participate by running virtually!

Get excited about improving your health.

Participant Info

Unit Challenge

Members of CFB Esquimalt and Canadian units from around the world - register your unit and compete in the unit challenge!!

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Kids Fun Run

Join us for a FREE and exciting race day for children of all ages! No registration needed.

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Shirts

Each year, we celebrate the spirit of the Navy Run with a special T-shirt design inspired by our community. Stay tuned as this year’s design is on the way!

Discover our previous designs!

Virtual Navy Run

Whether you're deployed or simply not in town, you can still be part of the Navy Run experience - virtually!

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Childcare

Want to join the Navy Run but need childcare? We’ve got you covered! Free childcare is available so you can focus on your race.

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Routes

Whether you're joining us in person, running locally, or participating virtually from anywhere in Canada, there’s a route for you!

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Sponsorship

Sponsor the event!

Contact Lindsay Groves or Gillian Larsen to get things rolling now.

The annual CFB Esquimalt Navy Run is a 10k and 5k all-inclusive community event. Even the kids can get in on the challenge with a 1K fun run. The run unites the military community with the Greater Victoria community in a challenging run around the streets of Esquimalt. The run has shown steady growth over the last five years, with more than 750 runners in attendance last year. That number should increase substantially this year!

Sponsorship of this public, Navy-hosted event provides high visibility focused directly at your target audience — the military customer. Sponsorship commitments range from $500 to $7,000 and can be tailor-made to fit your organization’s marketing objectives.

We invite your company to demonstrate your support for the men and women in uniform.

Previous Years Sponsors

Plan your parking

Parking for the Navy Run can be found in the map below. We encourage people to walk or ride your bike to get to the event. Come early as spots will fill up.

Should parking be full please park in the Canteen Road parking lot or along the side streets within the community (following signs and municipal rules).

2026 Parking Map coming soon!

Race Week

All Virtual Packages will be shipped to the address listed in Race Roster so be sure you check that this is correct.

IN PERSON EVENT RACE PACKAGE PICK-UP DATES

Thursday, June 18 - 1300h – 1800h (1:00-6:00pm)
Friday, June 19 - 1500h – 1830h (3:00-6:30pm)

*There will be no race package pick up available on the day of the race.

LOCATION
Naden Athletic Centre (88 Naden Way)

Please have government issued ID to show at the commissionaire’s gate when accessing the base.

Upper Gym (follow signage, park at Naden Athletic Centre).

As you arrive, you will check in with staff to get your shirt and race bib. There will also be info sheets, route maps and more available for those who wish to pick up.

If you are picking up a Race Package for someone else, please have the person’s name, race distance and registration confirmation number available.

Early: Nov 11 – Mar 31

Regular: Apr 1 – Jun 12

Late: After Jun 12 - Late Registration will take place in person during Race Package Pick-Up only.

Check out the 2025 race photos and highlights!

Race Package
All Virtual Packages will be shipped to the address listed in Race Roster so be sure you check that this is correct.

IN PERSON EVENT RACE PACKAGE PICK-UP DATES
- Thursday, June 18 - 1300h – 1800h (1:00-6:00pm)
- Friday, June 19 - 1500h – 1830h (3:00-6:30pm)
*There will be no race package pick up available on the day of the race.

LOCATION
Naden Athletic Centre (88 Naden Way)

Please have government issued ID to show at the commissionaire’s gate when accessing the base.

Upper Gym (follow signage, park at Naden Athletic Centre).

As you arrive, you will check in with staff to get your shirt and race bib. There will also be info sheets, route maps and more available for those who wish to pick up.

If you are picking up a Race Package for someone else, please have the person’s name, race distance and registration confirmation number available.
Registration Deadlines

Early: Nov 11 – Mar 31

Regular: Apr 1 – Jun 12

Late: After Jun 12 - Late Registration will take place in person during Race Package Pick-Up only.
2025 Photos

Check out the 2025 race photos and highlights!