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Pirate 5K & 13.1M at Raleigh, NC (16)

Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

Location
Raleigh, NC
9300 Deponie Dr, 27614
Type
RUN
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At a glance

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Embrace your inner pirate on a concrete course in Raleigh, featuring a costume contest and finisher medals for 5K and half marathon distances.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky

Who it's for

  • Family Friendly

Great for: families, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Set sail for a unique running adventure at the Pirate 5K & 13.1M in Raleigh, NC. This event invites you to embrace your inner buccaneer on a concrete out-and-back course. Runners can choose between a 5K or half marathon distance, with finisher medals awaiting at the finish line. Don't forget to dress in your finest pirate attire for a chance to win the Best Costume award. It's a spirited race experience where fun and a bit of friendly competition meet.

What to expect

  • Run a concrete out-and-back course for either a 5K or half marathon.
  • Earn a finisher medal and compete for awards.
  • Dress up for the Best Costume award.

Standout details

  • Pirate theme
  • Best Costume award
  • Finisher medals
  • Concrete out-and-back course

Perks & features

  • Medal

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Distances & registration

2 options

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

  • 5K

    Sat, Apr 18, 9:00 AM EDT · From $33.80

    Opens May 26, 2021, 11:18 AM EDT · Closes Apr 18, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT

  • 13.1 Miles

    Sat, Apr 18, 9:00 AM EDT · From $70.90

    Opens Dec 5, 2020, 12:30 AM EST · Closes Apr 18, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT

The course

  • Rolling
  • Family-oriented

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 gate to the park opens at 8 am Parking is located at the playground on the north side of the park. This course is concrete. Bathrooms are located by the playground.

5K Course (0.78M) The course is an out-and-back. (1.56M) The 5K does the out-and-back two times. https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5949707791

Half Marathon Course (1.09M) The course is an out-and-back. (2.18M) The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times. https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6595247665

Course Time Limit 3:00 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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