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Pirate 5K, & 10K at Akron, PA (16)

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

Location
Akron, PA
Loyd H Roland Memorial Park, 221 N 11th St, 17501
Type
RUN
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Embrace your inner buccaneer at this pirate-themed 5K & 10K, featuring themed medals and a best costume award.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky

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 in Akron, PA. This event invites runners to embrace their inner buccaneer with a fun pirate theme, complete with themed finisher medals for all. While costumes are encouraged, they are not required, making it welcoming for all who wish to join the adventure on the paved, out-and-back course. Earn points towards the US Road Running Race Series.

What to expect

  • Run a paved, out-and-back course.
  • Receive a themed finisher medal.
  • Join the fun by wearing a costume and posing for a group photo.

Standout details

  • Pirate theme
  • Themed finisher medal
  • Best costume award
  • US Road Running Series points

Perks & features

  • Medal

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Distances & registration

2 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, 6:46 PM EST · Closes Apr 18, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT

  • 10K

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

    Opens Dec 30, 2020, 6:24 AM EST · Closes Apr 18, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT

Vibe Check

Easygoing

Rolling road course

  • Rolling area

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

  • Road
  • 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.

Additional Information This is a paved course. Bathrooms are located at the pavilion by the starting line.

5K and 10K Course (0.78M) This is an out-and-back course. (1.56M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4851148639 The 5K does the out-and-back two times. The 10K does the out-and-back four times.

Course Time Limit 2:00 hours.

Finisher Medals All finishers will receive a themed medal.

Best Costume It is not required to wear a costume, but we do encourage it. At the beginning of each race, we take a group photo. The best costume will be awarded at the beginning race.

Series Points This race earns points towards the US Road Running Race Series. For more information go to  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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