Thompson Animal Hospital's Pirate Dash 5k
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Thompson Animal Hospital's Pirate Dash : Fairhope, AL
The Thompson Animal Hospital's Pirate Dash takes place on February 28, 2026, in Fairhope, Alabama, with the event site at Knoll Park (Fairhope, AL 36532). The event is in its 11th year and supports Fairhope East Elementary School, Fairhope West Elementary School, and J. Larry Newton Elementary School.
- 5 km
- 1 mile
- Stay In Bed option
Registration opens December 5. Standard entry fees listed for the main events are $25, and the Stay In Bed option is $15. Entry fees increase after February 21, 2026.
Event and race details
The 5k route goes through the Fruit and Nut District of downtown Fairhope and finishes along Mobile Bay at Knoll Park. The 1-mile Fun Run is an out-and-back course along Bayview Avenue. Volunteers will monitor and direct participants along both courses.
The 5k will use chip timing; race bibs for that event include a timing chip on the back. The 1-mile Fun Run is not chip timed. Awards for the 5k will be given to the top male and female in each age group. All Fun Run finishers receive a foot bead; the top five male and female elementary-age Fun Run finishers receive a prize. The awards presentation will follow the Fun Run. Organizers advise allowing extra time for parking and note restrictions near the finish area on Magnolia Avenue west of Bayview Avenue. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
