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18 Sep

Run Like a Pirate

  • Free
  • Activity

City Hash, well known for their beer runs, host their second annual Run Like a Pirate run (on the Thursday closest to International Talk Like a Pirate Day).

Wear your best pirate kit and follow the trail for some serious fun. The trail will be slowish 5km followed by a social beer with other pirates after. There may even be a rum stop on the course.

Hours

Date Times
Thu 18 Sep
  • 6pm - 10am 6:00pm - 10:00am

Location

The Boatbuilders Yard
23 S Wharf Promenade
South Wharf 3006

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Price and bookings

This is a free event

Booking not required

Contact details

  • telephone number: 0417 339 299
  • email address: melctyhhh@gmail.com
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