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Pirate 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Charlotte, NC (17)

Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT

Location
Charlotte, NC
9729 Mallard Creek Rd, 28267
Type
RUN
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Set sail for a fun-filled race in Charlotte, NC, featuring a pirate theme, 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

Embrace your inner buccaneer at the Pirate 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Marathon in Charlotte, NC. This themed event invites runners to enjoy an out-and-back course starting at Mallard Creek Playground, featuring a hill at the start/finish. Longer distances involve multiple loops. Finishers earn a medal, and a best costume award adds a playful touch to your race day experience.

What to expect

  • Run an out-and-back course with a hill near the start and finish.
  • Longer distances involve multiple loops of the course.
  • Celebrate your finish with a medal and consider competing for the best costume award.

Standout details

  • Pirate-themed event
  • Best costume award
  • Finisher medals
  • Multi-loop course for longer distances

Perks & features

  • Medal

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Distances & registration

4 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 5K

    Sat, Apr 25, 8:30 AM EDT · From $33.80

    Opens Dec 30, 2020, 6:46 PM EST · Closes Apr 25, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT

  • 10K

    Sat, Apr 25, 8:30 AM EDT · From $49.70

    Opens Dec 30, 2020, 6:24 AM EST · Closes Apr 25, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT

  • 13.1 Miles

    Sat, Apr 25, 8:30 AM EDT · From $70.90

    Opens Dec 30, 2020, 2:52 PM EST · Closes Apr 25, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT

+ 1 more option
  • 26.2 Miles

    Sat, Apr 25, 8:30 AM EDT · From $97.40

    Opens Oct 21, 2020, 6:08 AM EDT · Closes Apr 25, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT

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Steady Effort

longer distance

  • Rolling area

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

  • Rolling
  • Timed race
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 The race starts at Mallard Creek Playground across from Mallard Creek Elementary School. The course has a hill at the start/finish.

5K & 10K Course (1.56M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6005460289 The course is an out and back. (3.11M) 5K does the course one time. 10K does the course two times.

Half Marathon & Marathon Course (1.64M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6002629408 The course is an out and back. (3.275M) Half Marathon does the course four times. Marathon does the course eight times.

Course Time Limit 6 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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