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The Pirate 5k Run/Walk

Lincolnton, North Carolina
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Lincolnton, North Carolina
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3.1 Miles

About The Pirate 5k Run/Walk

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 crossing.

 

 

For more information pertaining to St. Luke’s please visit the church website.

https://www.stlukeslincolnton.com

 

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Lincolnton, is a North Carolina non-profit 501 (c)(3) and donations may be tax deductible.

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ABOUT THE RAIL TRAIL:

     The Marcia H. Cloninger Rail-Trail, known locally as the Lincolnton Rail-Trail, is a 1.5-mile paved trail, and is especially popular with walkers, joggers, bikers, and parents pushing baby strollers. Benches line the route, inviting you to pause and take in this enchanting town and trail. The trail is maintained by the City of Lincolnton.

     The trail offers a chance to search the heart of this small Southern town, highlighted by a stately courthouse, model Main Street, thriving arts scene, and nearby lakes and mountains. Once an eyesore covered in kudzu and debris, the former Norfolk Southern Railroad corridor is now the pride and joy of “Lovable Lincolnton”.

 

For more information on the Lincolnton Rail Trail visit https://www.carolinathreadtrailmap.org/trails/trail/marcia-h-cloninger-rail-trail

 

ABOUT THE PIRATE:

"In 2021, a book entitled Jean Lafitte Revealed, Unraveling One of America’s Longest-Running Mysteries by Ashley Oliphant and Beth Yarbrough presents the theory that Jean Laffite, did in fact successfully change his name and live out the rest of his natural life, dying 1875 at the age of 96, under the pseudonym, “Lorenzo Ferrer” in Lincoln County, North Carolina. Ferrer is buried in a marked grave at Saint Luke's Episcopal Church in Lincolnton, North Carolina. The grave is commonly referred to as locals as “The Pirate’s Grave.” Whether or not the story is true, it would make for a great movie."

 

https://potus-geeks.livejournal.com/1456158.html

 

The Current:

"Laffite’s legend in Lincolnton involves a possible son by Louisa, an alleged murder at a plantation, an argument with another Frenchmen also living undercover and a sword with his initials hidden in plain sight."

https://thecurrentla.com/2021/a-pirate-gets-his-due

The Pirate 5k Run/WalkJoin 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 4-6pmSaturday 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 crossing.     For more information pertaining to St. Luke’s please visit the church website. https://www.stlukeslincolnton.com   St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Lincolnton, is a North Carolina non-profit 501 (c)(3) and donations may be tax deductible. ​ ABOUT THE RAIL TRAIL:      The Marcia H. Cloninger Rail-Trail, known locally as the Lincolnton Rail-Trail, is a 1.5-mile paved trail, and is especially popular with walkers, joggers, bikers, and parents pushing baby strollers. Benches line the route, inviting you to pause and take in this enchanting town and trail. The trail is maintained by the City of Lincolnton.      The trail offers a chance to search the heart of this small Southern town, highlighted by a stately courthouse, model Main Street, thriving arts scene, and nearby lakes and mountains. Once an eyesore covered in kudzu and debris, the former Norfolk Southern Railroad corridor is now the pride and joy of “Lovable Lincolnton”.   For more information on the Lincolnton Rail Trail visit https://www.carolinathreadtrailmap.org/trails/trail/marcia-h-cloninger-rail-trail   ABOUT THE PIRATE: "In 2021, a book entitled Jean Lafitte Revealed, Unraveling One of America’s Longest-Running Mysteries by Ashley Oliphant and Beth Yarbrough presents the theory that Jean Laffite, did in fact successfully change his name and live out the rest of his natural life, dying 1875 at the age of 96, under the pseudonym, “Lorenzo Ferrer” in Lincoln County, North Carolina. Ferrer is buried in a marked grave at Saint Luke's Episcopal Church in Lincolnton, North Carolina. The grave is commonly referred to as locals as “The Pirate’s Grave.” Whether or not the story is true, it would make for a great movie."   https://potus-geeks.livejournal.com/1456158.html   The Current: "Laffite’s legend in Lincolnton involves a possible son by Louisa, an alleged murder at a plantation, an argument with another Frenchmen also living undercover and a sword with his initials hidden in plain sight." https://thecurrentla.com/2021/a-pirate-gets-his-due
Lincolnton, NC

Race Events & Distances

Choose from 1 race distance available for The Pirate 5k Run/Walk in Lincolnton, NC. Registration includes timing, finisher medals, and post-race refreshments.

5k Timed

3.1 Miles
Distance
3.1 Miles
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Frequently Asked Questions about 5k Timed

How long is the 5k Timed?
The 5k Timed covers 3.1 Miles.
What time does the 5k Timed start?
The 5k Timed starts at 7:30:00 AM.
Where is the 5k Timed located?
The 5k Timed takes place in Lincolnton, NC.

Registration Information

Registration is typically available online until race day (subject to capacity). Early registration is recommended for guaranteed entry and potential early bird pricing. Check with race organizers for specific event details and included amenities.

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