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Pirate 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Athens, GA (15)

Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Location
Athens, GA
North Oconee River Greenway Trailhead @ North Oconee Access Rd., N Oconee Access Rd,, 30605
Type
RUN
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

Embrace your inner pirate for a themed run in Athens, GA, complete with a unique medal and costume fun.

  • 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 adventure at the Pirate 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Marathon in Athens, GA. This event invites you to embrace your inner buccaneer with a fun, themed experience. Runners will navigate an out-and-back course, earning points towards the US Road Running Race Series. All finishers receive a special themed medal, and costumes are highly encouraged to add to the spirited atmosphere. It's a chance to challenge yourself and enjoy a distinctly themed race.

What to expect

  • Run an out-and-back course with multiple distance options.
  • Receive a unique themed finisher medal.
  • Join in the fun by wearing your best pirate costume.

Standout details

  • Themed finisher medal
  • Costumes encouraged
  • US Road Running Race Series points
  • Multiple distances: 5K, 10K, Half, Full Marathon

Perks & features

  • Medal

From the public listing — confirm on the official site.

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Distances & registration

4 options

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

  • 5K

    Sat, Apr 11, 8:00 AM EDT · From $33.80

    Opens Jun 9, 2021, 11:18 AM EDT · Closes Apr 11, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT

  • 10K

    Sat, Apr 11, 8:00 AM EDT · From $49.70

    Opens Jun 9, 2021, 11:18 AM EDT · Closes Apr 11, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT

  • 13.1 Miles

    Sat, Apr 11, 8:00 AM EDT · From $70.90

    Opens Jun 9, 2021, 6:03 AM EDT · Closes Apr 11, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT

+ 1 more option
  • 26.2 Miles

    Sat, Apr 11, 8:00 AM EDT · From $102.70

    Opens Feb 4, 2021, 8:31 AM EST · Closes Apr 11, 2026, 4:00 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 8:00 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.

5K & 10K Course (1.56M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6531373447 The course is an out-and-back (3.11M). The 5K does the out-and-back one time. The 10K does the out-and-back two times.

Half Marathon & Marathon Course (1.64M) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5986319710 The course is an out-and-back (3.28M). The Half Marathon does the out-and-back four times. The Marathon does the out-and-back eight times.

Course Time Limit 6 hours.

Finisher Medals All finishers will receive a themed medal.

Best Costume Wearing a costume is not required, but we do encourage it.

Series Points This race earns points towards the US Road Running Race Series. For more information, go to 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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