Just because you’re a runner, doesn’t mean you can’t have a little fun, wearing costumes for running. Some of our favorite races are perfect for running in costume, in fact – many of them actually encourage it.

For example, if you are preparing to run any, or all, of the races during the Gasparilla Distance Classic, a pirate inspired running costume is a must. The key is looking for costumes for running ideas that you can actually run in. Luckily, we have some ideas that we think are perfect…

Buccaneer Running Costume

Buccaneer Running Costume Essentials

* {one} Gunnmetal Sparkle Headsweats visor
* {one} Buccaneer Running Crew tank
* {one} pair of Red Sparkle Athletic sleeves
* {one} Gunmetal Sparkle Athletic running skirt
* {one} pair of red & white stripe socks
* {one} pair of Silver Wing Shoe Shwings

Buccaneer Running Costume Accessories

* {one} pirate patch
* {one} fake mustache
* {one} pair of black running shoes.

Get NEARLY everything you need for the Buccaneer Running Costume here.

Pirate Running Costume

Pirate Running Costume Essentials

* {one} Gunnmetal Sparkle Headsweats visor
* {one} make or buy a “pirate inspired” tank top or shirt (we made ours using a freezer paper stencil)
* {one} pair of Red Sparkle Athletic sleeves
* {one} Gunmetal Sparkle Athletic running skirt
* {one} pair of Red and White Stripe socks
* {one} pair of Silver Wing Shoe Shwings

Pirate Running Costume Accessories

* {one} red pirate’s sash for your waist
* {one} pirate patch
* {one} fake mustache
* {one} pair of red running shoes.

Get NEARLY everything you need for the Pirate Running Costume here.

Pirate Captain Costume for Running

Pirate Captain Running Costume Essentials

* {one} Red or Midnight Sparkle Headsweats Visor (we added a white feather plume)
* {one} red tank top or shirt
* {one} pair of Red  Sparkle Sleeves
* {one} Midnight Sparkle Athletic running skirt
* {one} pair of Red and White stripe socks
* {one} pair of Gold Lightning Bolt Shoe Shwings

Pirate Captain Running Costume Accessories

* {one} pirate patch
* {one} fake mustache
* {one} white ruffly ascot
* {one} hook
* {one} pair of red running shoes.

Get NEARLY everything you need for the Pirate Captain Running Costume here.

Pirate Side Kick Running Costume

Pirate Side Kick Running Costume Essentials

* {one} blue and white striped tank top or shirt
* {one} royal blue Sparkle Athletic skirt
* {one} pair of red  sparkle sleeves
* {one} red  Sparkle Athletic visor 
* {one} pair of gold lightning bolt shwings for your shoes

Pirate Side Kick Running Costume Accessories

* {one} pair of red running shoes
* {one} pair of glasses

Get NEARLY everything you need for the Pirate Captain Running Costume here.

Assembling any of these running costumes is pretty self-explanatory – but once you’re dressed, voilà! A quick & easy pirate inspired running costume DIY style.

Have fun creating your own costumes for running! For even more costumes for running ideas, check out our entire running costume guide.