Pirate Nurse 5K
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 9:15 AM EDT
- Location
- Greenville, NC
- ECU Health Sciences Campus - beginning and ending at the College of Nursing, 2205 West 5th Street, 27858
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Run for a cause with the Pirate Nurse 5K, a legacy event supporting nursing students at ECU, featuring a scenic course and competitive awards.
- Scenic
- Competitive
- For a Cause
Scenic
Competitive
For a CauseWho it's for
- College & Campus
College & CampusGreat for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge
Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing
The Pirate Nurse 5K is a meaningful legacy event supporting nursing students at ECU College of Nursing, embodying the spirit of service central to the profession. This popular race offers both in-person and virtual participation, welcoming current students, alumni, and community members to connect and contribute. Runners will enjoy a flat course winding through the Medical District and Health Science Campus, including a scenic loop around Laupus Lake. It's an opportunity to celebrate and support future healthcare professionals.
What to expect
- Run a flat course through the Medical District and Health Science Campus, circling Laupus Lake.
- Awards for overall male and female, and top age group finishers.
- Receive a t-shirt and gifts; a Kids' Run is also offered.
Standout details
- Supports nursing students at ECU
- In-person and virtual race options
- Kids' Run available
- Awards for top finishers and age groups
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Distances & registration
3 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 5K
Sun, Mar 29, 12:00 AM EDT · From $38.70
Opens Nov 7, 2025, 5:39 AM EST · Closes Mar 27, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
- 5K
Sat, Apr 11, 9:15 AM EDT · From $38.70
Opens Nov 7, 2025, 5:39 AM EST · Closes Mar 27, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Kids' Run
Sat, Apr 11, 9:00 AM EDT · From $0.00
Opens Nov 6, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Apr 11, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Vibe Check
Easygoing
EasygoingBased on terrain, weather, and distance data.
The course
- Flat
- Timed race
From the organizer
The Pirate Nurse 5K has become a popular legacy event for current students, and a welcomed opportunity for sponsors to show their support for nursing students. It’s also an opportunity for alumni to re-connect with the College of Nursing and show their support for future Pirate Nurses. In concert with nursing culture, the charitable aspect of the event is integral to the ideal of service, one of the hallmarks of nursing education at the ECU College of Nursing. There will be an in-person race and a virtual option (your choice)!!
The race day registration will end at 8:30am. The Kids' Run will start at 9:00am and the Pirate Nurse 5k will start at 9:15am. Come join us!!!
REGISTRATION FEES/DATES/CATEGORIES:
Individual Registration - $35 ECU Student Registration - $25 Prices increase by $10 after March 28th.
AWARDS/CATEGORIES: Overall male and female; top two finishes in each age category (divisions of 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and up)
GIVEAWAY: T-shirt and other gifts. Registration prices increase and no guaranteed t-shirts after March 28th.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Starts in front of the College and winds through the Medical District and the Health Science Campus, around Laupus Lake and finishes in front of the Health Science Building.
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