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Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Winston-Salem, NC (16)

Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Location
Winston-Salem, NC
285 Meadowlark Dr, 27106
Type
RUN
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Set sail for a fun, themed run in Winston-Salem, offering 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances with a best costume award and finisher medals.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky

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

Embrace your inner buccaneer at the Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M in Winston-Salem, NC. This themed event invites runners to enjoy a spirited race day, complete with a best costume award for those who love to dress up. Choose from three distances, each featuring an out-and-back course on rolling terrain. Finishers will earn a medal, making it a rewarding experience for all participants. It's a great opportunity to run, compete for awards and series points, and have some fun.

What to expect

  • Expect a lively, pirate-themed atmosphere with a chance to win the best costume award.
  • Run an out-and-back course on rolling terrain, completing multiple loops for longer distances.
  • All finishers receive a medal, and awards are given for top performances.

Standout details

  • Pirate theme
  • Best costume award
  • Finisher medals for all
  • Out-and-back course

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, 8:00 AM EDT · From $33.80

    Opens Dec 30, 2020, 10:18 AM EST · Closes Apr 18, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT

  • 10K

    Sat, Apr 18, 8:00 AM EDT · From $49.70

    Opens Dec 30, 2020, 3:46 PM EST · Closes Apr 18, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT

  • 13.1 Miles

    Sat, Apr 18, 8:00 AM EDT · From $70.90

    Opens Dec 30, 2020, 6:28 AM EST · Closes Apr 18, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT

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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 8:00 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 (1.56M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6687101419/ The course is an out-and-back (3.11M) The 5K does the out-and-back one time. The 10K does the out-and-back two times.

Half Marathon Course (1.64M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5984122486/ The course is an out-and-back (3.28M). The Half Marathon does the out-and-back four 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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