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Richmond’s Big Pirate Run returns on September 21 featuring a day dedicated to fun, fitness, and community connection.
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Big Pirate Run returns to Richmond September 21: A sea of costumes, community, and fun
Published 10:53 PDT, Thu September 11, 2025
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Richmond’s Gary Point Park will once again be transformed into a lively harbour of swashbuckling spirit as the Big Pirate Run returns on Sunday, September 21. This inclusive, family-focused event welcomes participants of all ages and abilities to get out their best pirate attire and take part in a day dedicated to fun, fitness, and community connection.
The event features something for everyone, with a 1km Kids Run/Walk, 5km and 10km routes, and a half marathon option. With no official timing, the focus is on participation rather than competition, encouraging families to stroll in costume, kids to enjoy their first-ever race, and seasoned runners to set their own personal challenges.
More than a running event, the Big Pirate Run creates a festive atmosphere along the scenic dyke, complete with music, colourful costumes, and plenty of opportunities to observe runners of all ages and abilities as the community comes together.
Richmond resident, fitness instructor and local mom Shannon Sawicki leads the Big Pirate Run warm-up for participants of all distances and emphasizes that it's not a race.
“In a culture where ‘fitness’ is intertwined with metrics and performance, it’s easy to forget that movement can be playful, imperfect, and fun,” says Sawicki. “The Big Pirate Run has become part of our family’s story. Some years we jog, some years we walk, but we show up, enjoy ourselves, and my son sees me not taking myself or my fitness too seriously. He’s learning that movement is something we can do together, and that being fit isn’t just about push-ups or speed, it's about joy, connection, and making memories.”
With the fall season underway and back-to-school routines in full swing, the Big Pirate Run offers families a unique way to stay active, bond together, and head into the cooler months with renewed energy and spirit.
Event Details:
- Date: Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025
- Time: 8:30 a.m. to noon (depending on event selection)
- Location: Gary Point Park, Richmond
- Distances: 1km Kids Run/Walk, 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
Registration & info: The Big Pirate Run on Race Roster
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