Flying Pirate Half Marathon
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Flying Pirate Half Marathon
The Flying Pirate Half Marathon weekend takes place April 24 to 26, 2026 in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The event program includes a main half marathon distance of 13.1 miles and additional shorter races over the same weekend.
The course begins and ends at the Wright Brothers Memorial and runs at sea level through Kill Devil Hills and Kitty Hawk. Runners travel along the Albemarle Sound and pass views of the Atlantic Ocean. The route is mainly flat, with rolling terrain through Kitty Hawk that produces changes in elevation.
Available race options include:
- Fun Run
- 5K
- 8K
- Half Marathon, 13.1 miles
- Double Dare Challenge: complete the Half plus either the 5K or 8K
Practical details published for participants note that there is no race day packet pick-up, and that strollers and pets are not allowed. Packet pick-up is held at St. Andrew's By-the-Sea Episcopal Church in Nags Head. Parking is available at the First Flight Schools complex in Kill Devil Hills. Post-race access to the Beer Garden requires a photo ID or a Beer Band; Beer Bands are available during packet pick-up.
A pirate-themed costume contest is part of the weekend, with judges located among mile marker sponsors and bike marshals. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
