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Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Charlotte, NC (14)

Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT

Location
Charlotte, NC
2229 Tyvola Rd, 28210
Type
RUN
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

Embrace your inner buccaneer at this pirate-themed run in Charlotte, featuring an out-and-back course and a fun 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 run at the Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M in Charlotte, NC. This event invites runners to embrace a fun, themed experience on an out-and-back course. Whether you're aiming for a personal best or hoping to win the Best Costume award, you'll earn a finisher medal. Distances include a 13.1-mile half marathon, 10K, and 5K, offering options for various fitness levels.

What to expect

  • Run an out-and-back course, completing multiple loops for longer distances.
  • Compete for awards or show off your creativity in the Best Costume contest.
  • All finishers receive a medal.

Standout details

  • Pirate theme
  • Best Costume contest
  • Finisher Medals
  • Awards for top performers

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 4, 8:30 AM EDT · From $33.80

    Opens Jun 8, 2020, 7:46 PM EDT · Closes Apr 4, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT

  • 10K

    Sat, Apr 4, 8:30 AM EDT · From $49.70

    Opens Jun 9, 2021, 7:24 AM EDT · Closes Apr 4, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT

  • 13.1 Miles

    Sat, Apr 4, 8:30 AM EDT · From $70.90

    Opens Jun 9, 2021, 3:52 PM EDT · Closes Apr 4, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT

The course

  • Rolling
  • Timed race

Difficulty

Steady Effort

longer distance

half marathon distance, rolling area, typically mild weather

  • Rolling area

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

From the organizer

Race Information The race starts at 8:30 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 Start is next to Marion Diehl Adaptive Field.

5K & 10K Course https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6580467251 The course is an out and back. 5K does the course one time. 10K does the course two times.

Half Marathon Course https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6543251266 The course is an out and back. Half Marathon does the course 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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