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Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (17)

Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT

Location
Gadsden, AL
829 Old S 4th St, 35901
Type
RUN
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At a glance

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Embrace your inner pirate on a pea gravel trail, with distances up to a Half Marathon and a fun Best Costume contest.

  • 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, & 13.1M in Gadsden, AL. This event offers distances up to a Half Marathon, all taking place on a pea gravel out-and-back trail. Embrace the pirate theme by participating in the Best Costume contest, adding a playful touch to your run. With finisher medals and awards, it's an opportunity to challenge yourself while enjoying a distinctive atmosphere. Series points are also available for those looking to track their progress.

What to expect

  • Expect an out-and-back course on a pea gravel trail.
  • Finisher medals await at the finish line.
  • Awards are presented, and series points are available for competitive runners.

Standout details

  • Best Costume contest
  • Finisher Medals
  • Series Points available
  • Pea gravel trail surface

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 25, 8:00 AM CDT · From $33.80

    Opens Jan 13, 2021, 5:46 PM CST · Closes Apr 25, 2026, 4:00 AM CDT

  • 10K

    Sat, Apr 25, 8:00 AM CDT · From $49.70

    Opens Jan 13, 2021, 5:24 AM CST · Closes Apr 25, 2026, 4:00 AM CDT

  • 13.1 Miles

    Sat, Apr 25, 8:00 AM CDT · From $70.90

    Opens Jan 13, 2021, 2:10 PM CST · Closes Apr 25, 2026, 4:00 AM CDT

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

Mixed surface + rolling terrain, longer distance

  • Rolling area

Partial data — terrain or weather signals missing.

The course

  • Mixed
  • 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.

Addition Information Your GPS may take you to a small building on Old S 4st Street. If so, go south onto Old S. 4 Street and turn right in the parking lot. We are just behind the Gadsden Mall. This course is on a pea gravel trail.

5K & 10K Course (0.78M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6604677404 The course is an out-and-back (1.56M) The 5K does the out-and-back two time. The 10K does the out-and-back four times. The 15K does the out-and-back six times.

Half Marathon Course (1.09M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6604678115 The course is an out-and-back (3.18M). The Half Marathon does the out-and-back 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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