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

Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Location
Wilmington, NC
4099 S 17th St, 28412
Type
RUN
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Embrace your inner pirate for a fun 5K or half marathon, complete with a costume contest and finisher medals in Wilmington.

  • 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 experience at the Pirate 5K & 13.1M in Wilmington, NC. This event invites you to embrace a playful pirate theme, offering both a 5K and a half marathon distance on an out-and-back course. Participants can look forward to earning a finisher medal and competing for awards. A highlight is the Best Costume contest, adding a spirited touch to your race day.

What to expect

  • Experience a themed run with a distinct pirate spirit.
  • Navigate an out-and-back course for your chosen distance.
  • Earn a finisher medal and compete for awards, including a Best Costume prize.

Standout details

  • Pirate-themed event
  • Best Costume contest
  • Finisher Medals
  • Awards for top runners

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, 8:00 AM EDT · From $33.80

    Opens Oct 17, 2020, 7:46 PM EDT · Closes Apr 18, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT

  • 13.1 Miles

    Sat, Apr 18, 8:00 AM EDT · From $70.90

    Opens Oct 17, 2020, 8:31 AM EDT · Closes Apr 18, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT

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The course

  • Flat
  • Timed race
From the organizer

Race Information The race starts at 8:00 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 Parking and Starting Line Located Near https://maps.app.goo.gl/veh8SNceATYQPe1C6

5K Course (0.78M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6630330868 The course is an out-and-back (1.56M) The 5K does the out-and-back two times.

Half Marathon Course (1.09M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6600462273 The course is an out-and-back (2.18M). The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six 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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