2023 Brookview Pirate Run

Saturday, September 30, 2023 Past event
9:30 AM EDT
Benton Harbor, Michigan
Free–$25.00 · 2 races
5km

Event summary

Get ready for a swashbuckling good time at the 2023 Brookview Pirate Run on Saturday, September 30th! This exciting 5K road race takes place at Benton River Township Park in Benton Harbor, Michigan, starting at 9:30 AM. Participants will enjoy a scenic course along Zollard Drive, Somerlayton Road, and through the beautiful Benton Charter Township Park, with a mix of paved asphalt and a touch of dirt and gravel in the final mile.

This year, participants are encouraged to don their best pirate costumes for an added layer of fun—though it's not required! Families can also enjoy a pirate-themed scavenger hunt designed for youth aged 10 and under during the race. All proceeds from the event will support crucial structural repairs to the Brookview Montessori School, making every step count for a great cause. Registration fees are $25 for ages 15 and over and $15 for ages 7-14, with optional event shirts available for purchase. So grab your running shoes and prepare for a fantastic day of fitness, community, and pirate-themed fun!

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  • 5k Run/Walk

    T-Shirt

    9:30 AM EDT

    $25.00

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  • Shirt Only

    T-Shirt ONLY

    Select this option if you would like to purchase a shirt for someone who is not running or walking in the race

    9:30 AM EDT

    Free

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Organiser's description

2023 BROOKVIEW PIRATE RUN 5K

WHEN:

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 AT 9:30 AM

WHERE:

BENTON RIVER TOWNSHIP PARK UPPER PAVILLION #1

ACROSS FROM BROOKVIEW SCHOOL AT 501 ZOLLAR DRIVE

BENTON HARBOR MI 49022

DETAILS: JOIN BROOKVIEW MONTESSORI SCHOOL FOR A 5K ROAD RACE. DUE TO CONSTRUCTION AT THE SCHOOL, THE START / FINISH LINE WILL BE THE UPPER PAVILLION OF BENTON RIVER TOWNSHIP PARK ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE SCHOOL. AS WITH PREVIOUS YEARS, PARKING IS AVAILABLE AT THE PARK.

PARTICIPANTS CAN RUN OR WALK THE 5K COURSE ALONG ZOLLAR DRIVE, SOMERLAYTON RD AND THROUGH THE BENTON CHARTER TOWNSHIP PARK ALONG THE RIVER.

PIRATE COSTUMES ARE ENCOURAGED, BUT NOT REQUIRED! A PIRATE THEMED SCAVENGER HUNT WILL BE HELD IN THE PARK FOR YOUTH 10 AND UNDER DURING THE RACE.

THIS YEAR THE FUNDS RAISED BY THE RACE WILL GO TOWARDS NECESSARY AND COSTLY STRUCTURAL REPAIRS TO THE BROOKVIEW SCHOOLBUILDING.

WHAT IS THE TERRAIN?

THE TERRAIN IS MAINLY PAVED ASPHALT, WITH A SHORT SECTION OF DIRT / GRAVEL IN THE FINAL MILE IN THE RIVER AREA OF THE PARK.

THE COURSE WILL NOT BE CLOSED TO TRAFFIC. IT IS SUGGESTED THAT YOUTH 14 AND UNDER RUN OR WALK WITH AN ADULT.

IS THIS TIMED?

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TIMED USING RUNSIGNUP RACE TIMING.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

15 AND OVER: $25
AGES 7-14: $15
ADD A SHORT SLEEVE SPORT TEK SHIRT FOR $20,OR
ADD A LONG SLEEVE SPORT TEK SHIRT FOR $25
ADULT SIZES SMALL THROUGH 2X-LARGE, YOUTH MEDIUM AND YOUTH LARGE

SHIRTS WILL BE ORDERED ON OCTOBER 1, AND AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP IN MID-OCTOBER

Location

Brookview Montessori School, 501 Zollar Drive, Benton Harbor, 49022, MI, United States

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