Key Details
Location:
Date:
Distances:
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Pricing starts from*
Garry Point Park
Sept. 22nd, 2024
1-3km (1km loops)
5km, 10km, 15km
21.1km (half marathon)
1-3km $22
5km $40
10km $42
15km $45
21.1.km $50
*early bird pricing
Registration includes:
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Personalised running Bib with custom "Pirate Name"
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Wooden Finishers Medal
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Costume item
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Measured route
Chip timing for 5km-21.1km -
Water station
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Entertainment
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Chance to win a door prize
Overview
Join us for the 3rd Annual Big Pirate Run taking place at Garry Point Park Sunday 22nd September.
Suitable for all ages and abilities including strollers and leashed dogs.
This themed run offers a 5km/10km/15km AND 21.1km (half marathon) along The West Dyke and Middle Arm Trails,
as well as a 1-3km Little Pirate Run/Walk (10:00am) around scenic Garry Point Park.
Run with your ship mates, enjoy door prize giveaways and more.
With minimal inclines and stable gravel trails, everyone is assured a beautiful and stress-free run/walk. The route is for all ages and abilities. Pet & Stroller Friendly
Event Location- Start/Finish Area
Garry Point Park
12011 Seventh Ave, Richmond, BC, V7E 4X2
How to get there
The site is easily accessible by local transit, as well as by bicycle and walking via local trails and paths..
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Transit: Closest stop is Bus 406 with a stop on Chatham St at Seventh Ave
Bus 401 has a stop a short walk away at Chatham St and Fourth Ave.
Both buses connect from Canada Line Station Richmond Brighouse
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Buses 402, 407, 413 also serve the local area. Check Translink for more info
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If you are planning on driving please car share, both for the environment and to allow plenty of space for fellow participants and residents.
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Limited Parking is available at Garry Point Park
Alternatively restricted parking is available on local streets and in Steveston Village (a short walk away).
Route Maps
Route/s subject to change
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Runners/walkers will need to complete the route within 2 hours and 30minutes. (3 hours for 21.1km participants).
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1km Map
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5km Map
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10km Map
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15km Map
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21.1km Map
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Preview via this link
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https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4565739631
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Timeline
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08:00: Check-In Opens (21.1km at 07:45)
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08:30: 21.1km Start
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08:40: Awards (Costume, Name, Door prizes)
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08:45: 5km, 10km, 15km Warm up
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09:00: 5km, 10km, 15km Start
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09:45: 1-3km* Warm up
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10:00: 1-3km* Start
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10:35: 1-3km* Route Closed
11:30am 5k, 10km, 15km, 21.1km Routes Closed -
*1km = 1 loop.
Tips!
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Choose Run Kit Mail Out for $9 or pick up race kit in advance to save lining up. No need to check in again run day.
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Event Day Run Kit Pick Up: Arrive 1 hour before Run time
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Bring a water bottle for easy hydration fill up!
Pricing
Early bird pricing begins at:
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$22 for 1km to 3km Kids Run (1km loop)
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$40 for 5km, $42 10km, $45 15km, $50 for 21.1km distances
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Discounts available for group bundles of 4+
Save 15% on each entry when registering in one transaction, discount automatically applied!
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Under 18's receive a max entry fee of $27 for 5k and 10k routes (auto applied)
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$9 Run kit mail out (cut off date 2 weeks prior to event)
Packet Pickup
Run Kits can be collected on
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Friday September 20th from 12noon to 6pm
at Burnaby Kintec
3787 Canada Way #110,
Burnaby, BC V5G 1G5
Store discounts during Packet pickup hours
Saturday September 21st from 12noon to 4pm
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at Richmond Food Bank
5800 Cedarbridge Way, Richmond, BC, V6X 2A7
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Please bring ID, You can pickup for fellow participants with permission.
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Otherwise please arrive between 08:00 and 09:30 to collect your pack on run day
Volunteer
Not able to take part this year?
Sign up to volunteer and receive a discount on a future entry upon completion of your volunteer shift!
Charity Spotlight
We're delighted to be partnering with the Richmond Food Bank Society, a dynamic hub that connects people, food, and services that are essential to health and well-being – the hallmark of a caring community. The Richmond Food Bank gives healthy and nutritionally-balanced food to more than 2200 people in a typical week, providing Richmond residents with healthy food choices and connecting our clients to services that address the root causes of poverty.
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Find out more at https://richmondfoodbank.org/
Prizing
Most prizing is provided by businesses based in BC or Vancouver, so should awards be won by anyone living outside this area (unable to redeem them) they will be substituted with a free entry to a future Big Fun Run Series Virtual or in-person run.
Fastest Pirates- (Male & Female, 5km, 10km, 15km, 21.1km): Kintec Voucher
Best Costume - TBA
Best Selfie/Photo - 1x Free entry to Big Elf Run
Best Custom Name: (chosen for running bib- cut off Aug 21) - $50 Kintec Voucher
Best Pet Costume: - TBA
Door Prizes: TBA
Event Partners
Kintec
Retail Partner
Sport Med BC
Training Clinic Partner
iPolpo
Photography Partner
Modo Car Co-op
Transport Partner
SEA2SKY Events
Logistics Partner