Flying Pirate Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Flying Pirate Half Marathon is an annual running weekend in the Outer Banks, scheduled for April 24-26, 2026. The event includes multiple distances and a combined Double Dare Challenge that pairs the half marathon with a shorter race. Distances offered include:
- Half Marathon - 13.1 miles
- 8K
- 5K
- Fun Run
Strollers and pets are not allowed. There is no race day packet pick-up.
Course, logistics and extras
The course starts and finishes at the Wright Brothers Memorial. The route is at sea level and mainly flat. It passes through neighborhoods of Kill Devil Hills and Kitty Hawk, runs along the Albemarle Sound, and includes views of the sound and the Atlantic Ocean. The segment through Kitty Hawk includes rolling terrain.
Packet pick-up is at St. Andrew’s By-the-Sea Episcopal Church in Nags Head. Parking is at the First Flight Schools Complex in Kill Devil Hills. A post-race Beer Garden requires a photo ID or a beer band to enter; beer bands are available during packet pick-up. The event includes a pirate-themed costume contest judged by mile marker sponsors and bike marshals. Volunteer opportunities are listed for those who wish to help. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.