Bridget's Run
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Event details
Bridget’s Run is an annual community fun run held on October 18, 2025, at Centennial Beach Park (Barrie, ON) with a virtual option. The event recognizes Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and supports Bridget’s Bunnies Pregnancy and Infant Loss Foundation. The live event includes an opening ceremony and a warm-up prior to the runs.
Distances offered:
- 5 km walk or run (in-person or virtual)
- 1 km Bunny Hop / route option
- Kids 10 and under - Bunny Hop (free)
Route, parking and fundraising
The 5K route was modified for 2025 to accommodate construction while retaining a true 5K distance; it extends slightly past the South Shore turnaround. Barrie residents may use a digital waterfront permit or hangtag pass for free parking in specific waterfront areas; non-resident waterfront parking is available at CA$10/hour with a daily maximum of CA$50. Free parking is available in the South lot at Barrie By the Bay (80 Bradford Street), a short walk from Centennial Beach Park.
Funds raised support comfort kits and other programs that assist people experiencing pregnancy or infant loss across Simcoe Muskoka and Ontario. Registered participants receive a personal fundraising page; the event reports CA$27,549.04 raised and 626 participants for 2025. The event is supported by community and media sponsors. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.