PT the Pirate
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Event overview
PT the Pirate 5K is organized by East Carolina University's Physical Therapy Club as the 6th annual edition. The event runs February 28 to March 2, 2026 and includes in-person and virtual options. Distances offered:
- 5K - in person and virtual
- 1 Mile Fun Run - untimed, free
Proceeds will be used for equipment in a student-run clinic, student conferences, other education needs, and promoting the ECU PT Club in Greenville and surrounding areas. Prizes include coupons to Fleet Feet Greenville and discounts for cryotherapy at Kinetic PT.
Logistics and course
The event location is Town Common, 105 E 1st Street, Greenville, NC 27858. Packet pickup is available Friday, February 27 at Fleet Feet Greenville from 5:00 to 7:00 PM and on the day of the event. Registration fees are $30 until February 6 and $35 until February 28. All 5K participants who register before February 2 are guaranteed a T-shirt.
The course starts from Town Common on 1st Street, goes through downtown Greenville to 5th Street, and finishes along the bridge at Town Commons. Parking is available along 1st Street, adjacent roads, and the Downtown Parking Deck on 4th Street. The event is timed by Run The East, LLC. Post-race amenities include food, games, sponsor tables, and free beer for participants aged 21 and older. Age groups include overall male and female plus standard age brackets. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
