Pirate 5K & 10K, Gainesville, FL (15)

Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Location: Gainesville, FL; 7400 SW 41st Pl, 32608
Type: RUN

Official registration

At a glance

Embrace your inner pirate at this themed 5K & 10K, featuring a best costume award and finisher medals on a flat course.

Fun
Competitive
Quirky

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

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Set sail for the Pirate 5K & 10K in Gainesville, FL. This themed event invites runners to embrace their inner buccaneer, with a special award for the best costume. Tackle the flat, out-and-back course, completing multiple loops for your chosen distance. All finishers receive a medal, and participants can earn series points. It's a lighthearted race experience perfect for those seeking a unique challenge.

What to expect

Run a flat, out-and-back course, completing two loops for the 5K or four for the 10K.
Earn a finisher medal upon crossing the finish line.
Show off your creativity for a chance to win the Best Costume award.

Standout details

Pirate-themed event
Best Costume award
Finisher medals
Opportunity to earn series points

Perks & features

Medal

From the public listing — confirm on the official site.

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

2 options

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

5K
Sat, Apr 11, 8:00 AM EDT · From $33.80
Opens Jan 20, 2021, 6:19 AM EST · Closes Apr 11, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT
10K
Sat, Apr 11, 8:00 AM EDT · From $49.70
Opens Jan 20, 2021, 6:19 AM EST · Closes Apr 11, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT

The course

Flat
Timed race

Vibe Check

Easygoing

warm-day exposure

10K distance, flat area, typically mild weather

Warm season

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

From the organizer

Race Information The race starts at 8:00 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.

5K & 10K Course (0.78M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6678570354/ This course is an out-and-back. (1.56M) 5K does the course two times. 10K does the course four times.

Course Time Limit 2 hours.

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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