Bridget’s Run

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Bridget’s Run

Saturday, October 18, 2025

A community celebration of love for those we have lost in pregnancy or infancy. Bridget’s Run takes place each October at the Barrie Waterfront and virtually where ever our supporters gather. Whether you are new to the loss community, have been here awhile, or are interested in showing support: Welcome! we hope you’ll join us.

Next Bridget’s Run

Registration for the 8th Annual Bridget’s Run now open!

Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Location: Centennial Beach Parke, Barrie, ON (or virtual)
Time: 9:00am Registration Begins/10:00am Opening Ceremonies/5km at 10:20am/10:25am Bunny Hop

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Bridget’s Run Fundraising

Looking for a fun way to get your co-workers, friends, family, or team involved in fundraising for Bridget’s Run? Reach out! We’d love to talk through your ideas and offer support.

Email info@bridgetsrun.ca for more information

We will be announcing fun incentive prizes for individual Bridget’s Run participants soon!

Bridget’s Run Virtual Run/Walk

Want to run or walk in Bridget’s Run but can’t make it to the Barrie Waterfront in 2025?

No problem! You can participate from ANYWHERE! Bridget’s Run has taken place in Ireland, Florida, Calgary, the halls of hospitals, and so many more places! Get creative!

Go it on your own or gather your friends, family members, co-workers, or community and set up your own virtual run or walk. You choose the course. You choose the start time.

Sudbury Bridget’s Run made news in 2024! Find the story by clicking here

NEW FOR 2025! Check “I am a virtual participant” during registration to receive additional support for your virtual run or walk.

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Bridget’s Run Sponsor Info

Bridget’s Run is a community celebration of love for the babies who were lost in pregnancy or infancy. It brings friends and family together with the community in remembrance of their babies and honours their legacies.

By joining us for Bridget’s Run, you are letting those impacted by loss know they are not alone. Together, we are breaking the silence around pregnancy and infant loss, providing parents a safe place to celebrate their babies, and raising the funds necessary to continue our work.

To discuss your involvement in this year’s Bridget’s Run, please contact Run Coordinator, Mary Skwarek at info@bridgetsrun.ca.

Sponsorship opportunities come in a variety of levels, including In Kind and A La Carte options.

**Click the Event Sponsorship Package for details.**

Thank you for your interest in supporting the 8th Annual Bridget’s Run

Thank you to our 2025 Bridget’s Run Sponsors!

Bridget’s Run Volunteer Info

Bridget’s Run is only possible because of our incredible team of volunteers. Whether you are interested in marketing, bookkeeping, or day of support, we have a role for you! Our preparation volunteers get us to the starting line and our day of volunteers act as the face of Bridget’s Bunnies to our hundreds of participants who attend each year.

**Click the image to view the volunteer role description!**

Please click the button below to sign up and learn more!

Sign Up to Volunteer

The Route

The Bridget's Run route has been modified slightly this year to accommodate construction while maintaining while maintaining a true 5K walk/run. For anyone who has participated in the past please note the route has been extended slightly past the South Shore turnaround point. Our volunteers will be sure to keep you going along the right path!

Black - 5KM Route

Turquoise - Bunny Hop/1KM Route

Parking

Barrie Resident Parking

A digital waterfront permit or hangtag waterfront pass is required to park for free at specific waterfront areas.

Please note: Digital permits must be active before you are able to park for free at the applicable waterfront parking areas.These take 3-5 business days to be processed - be sure to apply today if you haven't already. You can apply through the HotSpot app (Google Play or Apple App Store) or the website (see instructions). You will need to have the following information available when applying for your permit:

Vehicle ownership
Proof of address

Non-Resident Parking

You can park without a pass/permit for $10/hour with a daily max of $50 in waterfront parking areas, enforced 24/7/365.

Alternatively, FREE parking is available in the South lot at Barrie By the Bay located at 80 Bradford Street. Please enter off of Vespra Street. This is located a short 8 minute walk from Centennial Beach Park.