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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
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Distances & registration

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  • 5KSat, 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

  • 10KSat, 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 MilesSat, 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

Practical details

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Fit snapshot

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

Who this is best for

Best for

  • casual, fun-first runners
  • runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for

  • walkers-only pacing

Race-day feel

Atmosphere
Competitive
Course feel
Mixed course character
Planning feel
Hard effort day

Course snapshot

Rolling · Timed race

Difficulty

Partial Condition Vibes Analyzed

Steady Effort

longer distance

Respectable work for the distance; manageable for prepared runners.

half marathon distance, rolling area, typically mild weather

  • Rolling area

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Good fit for

  • medal
  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky

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

Summary

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

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Ahoy, runners! Join the Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M in Knoxville. Grab a themed medal, earn series points, and show off your best pirate costume. Set sail for fun!

Before you sign up or book travel, confirm the final schedule, distances, and logistics on the organizer's official site or registration page.

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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