Pirate 5K & 10K at Merritt Island, FL (16)

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

Location: Merritt Island, FL; 2455 N Banana River Dr, 32952
Type: RUN

Official registration

At a glance

Embrace your inner pirate at this themed 5K/10K on Merritt Island, featuring a costume contest and finisher medals.

Fun
Competitive
Quirky

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

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

The Pirate 5K & 10K invites you to Merritt Island for a themed run on a paved, out-and-back course. Choose between the 5K, completing the 0.78-mile loop twice, or the 10K, running it four times. This event encourages a playful spirit with a "Best Costume" award, alongside recognition for competitive runners through awards and series points. All finishers receive a medal, celebrating your accomplishment on this mild Florida morning.

What to expect

Run a flat, paved out-and-back course, completing multiple loops for your chosen distance.
Compete for awards and series points, or simply enjoy the themed atmosphere.
Celebrate your finish with a medal.

Standout details

Pirate-themed event
Best Costume award
Finisher medals
Flat, paved course

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 18, 8:00 AM EDT · From $33.80
Opens Jun 2, 2021, 9:56 AM EDT · Closes Apr 18, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT
10K
Sat, Apr 18, 8:00 AM EDT · From $49.70
Opens Jun 2, 2021, 9:56 AM EDT · Closes Apr 18, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT

The course

Road
Flat
Timed race

Vibe Check

Easygoing

Flat road course, warm-day exposure

10K distance, mostly paved, 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.

Additional Information The start location is located by the tennis courts. This course is made of asphalt. The bathrooms are located in the pavilion by the starting line.

5K & 10K Course (0.78M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6389710528 The course is an out and back. (1.56M) The 5K does the course two times. The 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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