The Pirate 5k
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Event details
The Pirate 5k Run/Walk takes place on Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Lincolnton, North Carolina, with the listed location at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 315 North Cedar Street. The event includes a timed 5k. Entry fee is $30, with a reduced fee of $25 for ages 1-17. Registration closes August 12, 2026. Packet pickup is scheduled Friday, August 14 from 4:00-6:00pm and Saturday, August 15 from 6:30-7:00am. The deadline for a guaranteed shirt is August 3. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church is a North Carolina non-profit 501(c)(3); donations may be tax deductible.
Course, awards and local features
The course begins at St. Luke’s and proceeds south to E. Pine Street, turns right and travels about 1.5 blocks west, then turns left to enter the Lincolnton Rail Trail at First Federal Park. Participants follow the paved rail trail south to Motz Avenue, reverse course to Pole N-12, reverse again and return to the E. Sumner Street crossing, then exit and follow N. Poplar, E. McBee and North Cedar back to the finish. The Marcia H. Cloninger (Lincolnton) Rail-Trail is a 1.5-mile paved trail maintained by the City of Lincolnton and is described as having benches and being used by walkers, joggers, bikers and parents with strollers. Awards include overall male and female, 1st–3rd place in each age group, and a finisher medal for all participants. Age groups are 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80+. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.