SoCal's Pirate's 5k/10k Run/Walk
- Date Sat 20th June 2026
- Time 7:30AM PDT
- Location Long Beach, California
- Price $33.00 - $49.40
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, 1 Mile
Last chance to enter
Race day is fast approaching
Event summary
Join us for the SoCal Pirate's 5K/10K Run/Walk on Saturday, June 20th, 2026, at the beautiful Long Beach Shoreline Park in Los Angeles! This exciting event promises a fantastic day filled with pirate-themed fun, where runners and walkers of all ages can immerse themselves in a lively atmosphere. The race kicks off with a mass start at 8:00 AM, preceded by a 1-Mile Kids Dash at 7:30 AM. Participants will enjoy a flat and fast paved course along the stunning coastline, making it perfect for everyone from competitive runners to families with strollers.
Get ready for an unforgettable experience as you search for hidden treasures, take part in a costume contest, and celebrate your achievements with custom-designed finisher medals and event T-shirts. With awards for top finishers in various age categories and prizes for the best-dressed pirate outfits, this event is sure to be a highlight of your summer! Don't miss out on the chance to be part of the largest gathering of pirates in Southern California—grab your crew and prepare for an epic day of adventure on the high seas of Long Beach!
Get ready for an unforgettable experience as you search for hidden treasures, take part in a costume contest, and celebrate your achievements with custom-designed finisher medals and event T-shirts. With awards for top finishers in various age categories and prizes for the best-dressed pirate outfits, this event is sure to be a highlight of your summer! Don't miss out on the chance to be part of the largest gathering of pirates in Southern California—grab your crew and prepare for an epic day of adventure on the high seas of Long Beach!
Organiser's Description
SATURDAY. JUNE 20TH, 2026 THE SOCAL PIRATE'S 5K/10K | LONG BEACH SHORELINE PARK
8:00 AM MASS START FOR BOTH 5K/10K KID'S DASH 7:45 AM
Be a part of the largest gathering of PIRATE's atmosphere in SO CAL. Ships Ahoy, the pirates have landed in Huntington Beach. A larger beach area for a larger pirate invasion at Long Beach Shoreline The "Every Body" Pirate's run is themed throughout the course! Hidden treasures along the way. Make it a party or come to just run fast. It is a FLAT n FAST PAVED COURSE along the beach.
LOCATION: Long Beach Shoreline Park. Parking is available at the structure across the Aquarium of the Pacific
COURSE: A great paved path with ocean views! Flat and fast and wide enough for strollers, walkers, and dogs on leashes to stay to the right.
EVERY PARTICIPANT RECEIVES:
* The BEST EVER Custom Designed Pirate's themed FINISHER MEDAL
* Pirate-themed event T-Shirt
* Custom race bib
* Flat, fast course. CHIP TIMED by Itz About Time
* Age Division Awards every 5-year age span to top three in each up to 85 and over!
* Dress pirate themed or come in your running clothes!
* Trophies to the top three overall male/female
* Awards to top three BEST DRESSED pirate-themed outfits!
You won't want to miss THE Pirate's party race. GET MOTIVATED!
ARGH. Walk the plank. It's a pirate's invasion.!!!
AWARDS:
Top Three Male/Female Awards. There are In It To Win It age categories 3 deep with 5-year age spans: 5k and 10K
1-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39 40-44, 45-49, 50-54,55-59 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 -84, 85 &over
PLACE:
Shoreline Park
Long Beach Walk,
212 Golden Shore, Long Beach, CA 90802
EARLY RACE PACKET PICK UP
Sports Basement from 3pm to 7:00pm Long Beach
DATE: FRIDAY, JUNE 19TH, 2026
LOCATION: 2100 N Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90815
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
6:30 am Vendors arrive and set up.
Volunteers arrive and check-in
7:00 am-8:00 Registration OPEN
Shirts and bibs are available for pick up on race day
Captain Jack LIVE will be there to thoroughly entertain you.
7:30am The Pirates 1-Mile Race Little Pirate's KID's DASH. and 1/2 mile Pirate's style warm-up
8:00 AM - Start for 10K Run/ Start of 5K Run/Walk
9:00 AM - Awards 5K Awards followed by 10K
What's happening ON STAGE:
7:00 to 8:00 Jack Sparrow Pirate demos fencing and entertains the crowd
7:30 Jack Sparrows starts The Pirates 1-Mile Race and Little Pirate's KID's DASH
7:30 to 8:00 Pirate's music will get you pumped. Jack Sparrow leads a Pirate's Warm Up you won't want to miss!
7:55am Mass crowd picture with banner & Caren Ware announces what the proceeds of race benefit.
8:00am START and 9:00 am awards. Take great selfies at the selfie booth and with Jack Sparrow and remember to #carenwareevents.com
Caren Ware adopted a village in Nepal, the Himalayas near Everest Basecamp while running the Everest Marathon at 18,000. Proceeds from the races benefit ALL kinds of needs she RAN into while running a remote marathon on every continent. And get ready to read the newly released book...FINDING FIT! Signed copies will be available at the race. Books can be purchased.
.
FAQ
PETS: Not an easy course for pets.
STROLLER: Families can bring strollers, but agree to use them at their own risk. Stay to your right.
Note, that only registered participants with a BIB will receive a finisher medal. Please make sure your BIB is in the front and visible to the finish line crew.
Also, note that the open public uses this path. There will be cyclists and other runners and walkers.
Race will take place rain or shine or shipwrecked! Atlas, ye mattes, let's run.
8:00 AM MASS START FOR BOTH 5K/10K KID'S DASH 7:45 AM
Be a part of the largest gathering of PIRATE's atmosphere in SO CAL. Ships Ahoy, the pirates have landed in Huntington Beach. A larger beach area for a larger pirate invasion at Long Beach Shoreline The "Every Body" Pirate's run is themed throughout the course! Hidden treasures along the way. Make it a party or come to just run fast. It is a FLAT n FAST PAVED COURSE along the beach.
LOCATION: Long Beach Shoreline Park. Parking is available at the structure across the Aquarium of the Pacific
COURSE: A great paved path with ocean views! Flat and fast and wide enough for strollers, walkers, and dogs on leashes to stay to the right.
EVERY PARTICIPANT RECEIVES:
* The BEST EVER Custom Designed Pirate's themed FINISHER MEDAL
* Pirate-themed event T-Shirt
* Custom race bib
* Flat, fast course. CHIP TIMED by Itz About Time
* Age Division Awards every 5-year age span to top three in each up to 85 and over!
* Dress pirate themed or come in your running clothes!
* Trophies to the top three overall male/female
* Awards to top three BEST DRESSED pirate-themed outfits!
You won't want to miss THE Pirate's party race. GET MOTIVATED!
ARGH. Walk the plank. It's a pirate's invasion.!!!
AWARDS:
Top Three Male/Female Awards. There are In It To Win It age categories 3 deep with 5-year age spans: 5k and 10K
1-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39 40-44, 45-49, 50-54,55-59 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 -84, 85 &over
PLACE:
Shoreline Park
Long Beach Walk,
212 Golden Shore, Long Beach, CA 90802
EARLY RACE PACKET PICK UP
Sports Basement from 3pm to 7:00pm Long Beach
DATE: FRIDAY, JUNE 19TH, 2026
LOCATION: 2100 N Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90815
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
6:30 am Vendors arrive and set up.
Volunteers arrive and check-in
7:00 am-8:00 Registration OPEN
Shirts and bibs are available for pick up on race day
Captain Jack LIVE will be there to thoroughly entertain you.
7:30am The Pirates 1-Mile Race Little Pirate's KID's DASH. and 1/2 mile Pirate's style warm-up
8:00 AM - Start for 10K Run/ Start of 5K Run/Walk
9:00 AM - Awards 5K Awards followed by 10K
What's happening ON STAGE:
7:00 to 8:00 Jack Sparrow Pirate demos fencing and entertains the crowd
7:30 Jack Sparrows starts The Pirates 1-Mile Race and Little Pirate's KID's DASH
7:30 to 8:00 Pirate's music will get you pumped. Jack Sparrow leads a Pirate's Warm Up you won't want to miss!
7:55am Mass crowd picture with banner & Caren Ware announces what the proceeds of race benefit.
8:00am START and 9:00 am awards. Take great selfies at the selfie booth and with Jack Sparrow and remember to #carenwareevents.com
Caren Ware adopted a village in Nepal, the Himalayas near Everest Basecamp while running the Everest Marathon at 18,000. Proceeds from the races benefit ALL kinds of needs she RAN into while running a remote marathon on every continent. And get ready to read the newly released book...FINDING FIT! Signed copies will be available at the race. Books can be purchased.
.
FAQ
PETS: Not an easy course for pets.
STROLLER: Families can bring strollers, but agree to use them at their own risk. Stay to your right.
Note, that only registered participants with a BIB will receive a finisher medal. Please make sure your BIB is in the front and visible to the finish line crew.
Also, note that the open public uses this path. There will be cyclists and other runners and walkers.
Race will take place rain or shine or shipwrecked! Atlas, ye mattes, let's run.
Races
-
5K Run/Walk
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th June 2026 (8:00AM PDT)
$44.00
Bib, Shirt, Finisher Medal, Age Div Awards -
10K Run/Walk
Incl. $4.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th June 2026 (8:00AM PDT)
$49.40
Bib, Shirt, Finisher Medal, Age Div Awards -
The Pirates 1-Mile Race
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th June 2026 (7:30AM PDT)
$33.00
Bib, Shirt, Finisher Medal -
Kids Fun Run
Incl. $3.36 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th June 2026 (7:45AM PDT)
$35.36
Bib, Shirt, Finisher Medal
Reviews
Done this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.
Add a reviewLocation
LONG BEACH SHORELINE PARK, 212 Golden Shore, Long Beach, 90802, CA, United States
Who's In
See who else is doing this event
Maybe
SoCal's Pirate's 5k/10k Run/Walk
