SoCal's Pirate's 5k/10k Run/Walk

SATURDAY. June 20th, 2026 The SoCal Pirate's 5K/10K |  Long Beach Shoreline Park

8:30 am MASS START for both 5k/10K   Kid's Dash 8:00 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 Bolsa Chica State Beach.  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: Thursday, June 18th,  2025 
  Location: 2100 N Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90815

 (note is is on a THURSDAY to avoid FRIDAY traffic, and give us time to set up at the race site on Friday)
   (You can pick up for others. No ID required)

Race Day Schedule:

6:30 am Vendors arrive and set up.
               Volunteers arrive and check-in
7:00 am-8:20  Registration OPEN
                Shirts and bibs are available for pick up on race day 

                Captain Jack LIVE will be there to thoroughly entertain you.

8:00 The Pirate’s 1-Mile Race

8:15 Little Pirate's KID's DASH. and 1/2 mile   Pirate's style warm-up

8:30 AM - Start for 10K Run/ Start of 5K Run/Walk
9:30 AM - Awards  5K Awards followed by 10K

What's happening ON STAGE:
7:45 to 8:00 Jack Sparrow Pirate demos fencing and entertains the crowd

8:00 and 8:15 Jack Sparrows starts The Pirate’s 1-Mile Race and Little Pirate's KID's DASH 

8:10 to 8:20 Pirate's music will get you pumped.

8:20-8:25 Jack Sparrow leads a Pirate's Warm Up you won't want to miss!

8:25 Mass crowd picture with banner & Caren Ware announces what the proceeds of race benefit. 

8:30 START and 9:30 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. 

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FAQ

Pets: Friendly Pets are allowed and must be leashed at all times and accompanied by a Run /Walk participant. 

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.