Flying Pirate Half Marathon
Race Date
Apr 26, 2026
Location
Kill Devil Hills, NC
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, April 26, 2026
- Location
- Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 15,456
The Experience
The Flying Pirate Half Marathon and First Flight 5K is part of the Outer Banks Sporting Events series, held in Kitty Hawk, NC. The race features scenic coastal courses, a post-race party with beer, and encourages participants to dress up as pirates. The event supports local charities and promotes healthy lifestyles.
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Net Drop/km
-0.07 m
Separation
5.0%
USATF Certified Course
NC22013BDS
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change.
Quality Score
Standout7714 years running
~360 finishers a year
shrinking
16% returning runners
USATF certified · 9 photos
runners from 16 states
winner 1:17:45
typical high 64°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
58°
Afternoon (High)
64°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
20 mph
Wind
76%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 15,456 finishers actually crossed the line across 14 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
15,456
Median time
2:16:18
Latest turnout
263
States
50
Turnout by year
2016–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Flying Pirate Half Marathon?
The Flying Pirate Half Marathon is held on Sunday, April 26, 2026.
Where does the Flying Pirate Half Marathon take place?
It takes place in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina.
What distances does the Flying Pirate Half Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the Flying Pirate Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Flying Pirate Half Marathon is a rolling hills, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the Flying Pirate Half Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 15,456 runners who have completed the Flying Pirate Half Marathon.
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