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Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Knoxville, TN (14)

Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

Location
Knoxville, TN
3300 Holston Hills Road, 37914
Type
RUN
Official registration

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At a glance

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Embrace your inner pirate at this themed race in Knoxville, featuring a unique course, themed medals, and encouragement to wear your best costume.

  • 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 adventure at the Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M in Knoxville, TN. This event invites runners to embrace their inner buccaneer with a fun pirate theme and encourages participants to don their best costumes. All finishers will receive a special themed medal, adding a memorable touch to your achievement. The course features an out-and-back design, with multiple loops for each distance. It's a great opportunity to earn points towards the US Road Running Race Series while enjoying a spirited run.

What to expect

  • Run an out-and-back course, completing multiple loops for your chosen distance.
  • Earn points towards the US Road Running Race Series.
  • Celebrate your finish with a unique themed medal. Costumes are encouraged, adding to the pirate spirit.

Standout details

  • Themed finisher medal
  • Costumes encouraged
  • US Road Running Race Series points
  • Out-and-back course with multiple loops

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, 9:00 AM EDT · From $33.80

    Opens Nov 25, 2020, 10:18 AM EST · Closes Apr 4, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT

  • 10K

    Sat, Apr 4, 9:00 AM EDT · From $49.70

    Opens Nov 25, 2020, 10:18 AM EST · Closes Apr 4, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT

  • 13.1 Miles

    Sat, Apr 4, 9:00 AM EDT · From $70.90

    Opens Nov 25, 2020, 5:03 AM EST · Closes Apr 4, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT

The course

  • Rolling
  • Timed race

Vibe Check

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 9:00 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 starting line is near Shelter #1.

5K & 10K Course https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5653980766 The course is an out-and-back. The 5K does the course twice. The 10K does the course four times.

Half Marathon Course https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5796493972 The course is an out-and-back. The Half Marathon does the course six times.

Course Time Limit 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Finisher Medals All finishers will receive a themed medal.

Series Points This race earns points towards the US Road Running Race Series. For more information go to https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Best Costume Wearing a costume is not required, but we do encourage it.

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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