Join us for our 4th Annual Pirate 5k Run/Walk (dress in pirate costume theme if you wish) Date: Saturday August 15, 2026 Time:07:30am 5k Kicks off Register on race day between 6:30-7:00am Age Based Pricing for Students Location: St. Luke’s Episcopal Church 315 North Cedar Street Lincolnton, NC 28092 Packet Pickup: Friday Aug 14th from 4-6pm Saturday Aug 15th from 6:30-7am (At the Parrish house at St Luke’s) Awards: Overall Male and Female 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each age group Finisher medal for all participants Age Groups (Male and Female) 14 and under 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+ Deadline for guaranteed shirt: Aug. 3rd The Third annual Pirate 5K Run/Walk will begin on North Cedar Street in Lincolnton at Historic St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. The church graveyard is the final resting place of Lorenzo Ferrier who may or may not be Jean Lafitte. From St. Luke’s the runners will work their way to the Lincolnton Rail Trail at First Federal Park at East Pine Street
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for August 15.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Lincolnton, NC.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
