The Big Pirate Run 2025

This page is kept as a past race archive for the Sep 21, 2025 edition in Richmond, British Columbia. Use the links below to find upcoming races in the same area or distance category. You can also browse the 2025 race calendar.

The Big Pirate Run is an annual themed running event held at Garry Point Park in Richmond, BC. Suitable for all ages and abilities, including strollers and leashed dogs, it features multiple distances from a 1-3km Little Pirate Run/Walk around the park, up to 21.1km (half marathon) routes along scenic West Dyke and Middle Arm Trails. Participants enjoy personalized pirate name bibs, costume items, and wooden finisher's medals, with chip timing, water stations, entertainment, and door prizes creating a fun, family-friendly pirate atmosphere.

The course is mainly flat with stable gravel and paved trails, making it accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Pets and strollers start in the last wave to ensure safety, and the event is held in a festive pirate theme that welcomes all levels of runners and walkers.

• Course starts at Garry Point Park
• Routes along West Dyke and Middle Arm Trails
• Passes Terra Nova Park and Richmond Olympic Oval
• Primarily flat with minimal inclines
• Mixed surface: paved and gravel trails
• Strollers and pets start in last wave for safety

• Personalized pirate name bib and costume item
• Wooden finisher's medal
• Chip timing for longer distances
• Water stations and entertainment
• Door prizes and family-friendly pirate atmosphere
• Pet and stroller friendly