Carova Beach Volunteer Fire & Rescue: Pirate Run
About this race
Ready, Set… RUN (or Walk, or Bike… Arrr!)
Ahoy, mateys! It’s time to lace up your sneakers and set sail on an adventure that supports your local heroes at Carova Beach Volunteer Fire & Rescue – Station 7!
🎉 Kickoff Celebration
We’re launching this virtual race with a fun-filled evening at the fire station:
📅 Thursday, April 30
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Station 7 – Carova Beach
Bring the whole crew for:
🎯 Kids’ games and family-friendly fun
🎽 Local runner packet pick-up
🎬 Pirate-themed movie night featuring The Goonies under the Carova stars
🧺 A relaxed community evening—just bring a blanket or lawn chair!
Enjoy a night of swashbuckling adventure, community spirit, and seaside charm, all while supporting your local volunteer fire department. 🏴☠️
🏁 The Adventure Continues
After the kickoff, the race is up to you! Complete your miles anytime, anywhere:
🏃 Run
🚶 Walk
🚴 Bike
Log your miles and join fellow participants on this flexible, fun fitness journey. Keep an eye on the horizon—there may be treasure awaiting our top finishers! 🏆✨
🎁 Race Swag
🥇 The first 100 participants are guaranteed a finisher medal.
👕 One adult or child T-shirt is included with your registration.
🛍️ Additional shirts are available for purchase.
📦 Can’t make it to the beach? No problem! We’re happy to mail your swag directly to you.
🌊 Join the Crew!
Whether you're local or participating from afar, this event is a fantastic way to stay active, connect with the community, and support the lifesaving work of Carova Beach Volunteer Fire & Rescue.
Sign up, show your pirate spirit, and let the adventure begin—Booty Awaits, Matey! 🏴☠️
Pick your distance
Running
Carova Beach Volunteer Fire and Rescue Pirate Run 2026 KICKOFF!
Carova Beach Volunteer Fire and Rescue Pirate Run 2026
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Corolla, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:10 AM and sets at 7:50 PM local time (EDT) in Corolla on April 30, 2026 — 13h 39m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Carova Beach Volunteer Fire & Rescue: Pirate Run
Carova Beach Volunteer Fire and Rescue Pirate Run 2026 · 26 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TONI WILCZEWSKI | — | — |
| 2 | Deirdre Davis | — | — |
| 3 | Bruce Blanton | 8:33:00 | 28:40 /mi |
| 4 | Lauren Ocean | — | — |
| 5 | Crystal Hafner | — | — |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Corolla
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Corolla 5K Races 16 races
- Corolla Running Calendar 2026 18 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 18 Corolla events
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