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Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (16)

Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 8:30 AM CDT

Location
Fort Smith, AR
7200 Zero St, 72903
Type
RUN
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

Embrace your inner buccaneer at this pirate-themed run in Fort Smith, featuring multiple distances and a best costume award.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • Festive

Great for: casual, fun-first runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Set sail for a unique running experience at the Pirate 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon in Fort Smith, AR. This event invites runners to embrace a fun pirate theme, complete with a best costume award. The course features multiple loops on an out-and-back route, offering a consistent challenge for all distances. Finishers will earn a medal, and competitive runners can vie for awards and series points. It's a chance to enjoy a themed run with a mild typical-season weather outlook.

What to expect

  • Expect an out-and-back course format, with multiple loops to complete your chosen distance.
  • Runners can participate in the 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon.
  • Don't forget to dress up for the best costume contest.

Standout details

  • Pirate-themed event
  • Best costume award
  • Finisher medals
  • Series points

Perks & features

  • Medal

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Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 5K

    Sat, Apr 18, 8:30 AM CDT · From $33.80

    Opens Dec 23, 2020, 10:55 AM CST · Closes Apr 18, 2026, 4:30 AM CDT

  • 10K

    Sat, Apr 18, 8:30 AM CDT · From $49.70

    Opens Dec 23, 2020, 5:24 AM CST · Closes Apr 18, 2026, 4:30 AM CDT

  • 13.1 Miles

    Sat, Apr 18, 8:30 AM CDT · From $70.90

    Opens Dec 23, 2020, 1:23 AM CST · Closes Apr 18, 2026, 4:30 AM CDT

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

longer distance

  • Rolling area

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

  • Rolling
  • Timed race
From the organizer

Race Information The race starts at 8:30 AM. Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts. All runners must register on RunSignup. No on-site registration.

Additional Information Use the parking lot across from the playground. https://maps.app.goo.gl/6KunsVbgtzHWH2yc9

5K & 10K Course (0.78M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5927352277 This is an out-and-back course. (1.56M) The 5K does the course two times. The 10K does the course four times.

Half Marathon Course (1.09M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5917851367 This is an out-and-back course. (2.18M) The Half Marathon does the course six times.

Course Time Limit 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Finisher Medals https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php

Shirt and Gear Shop https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php

Best Costume https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php

Series Points https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Awards https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

US Road Running https://usroadrunning.com

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