Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Punta Gorda, FL (11)
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Saturday, March 13, 2027, first start 8:00 AM, in Punta Gorda (670 Cooper St). Distances: 5K, 10K, Half marathon. Entry from $30 to $65.
Course and race notes
US Road Running Races. US Road Running races are built for runners and walkers who like friendly, low-pressure race days with just enough competition to keep things exciting.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, March 13
2027 · in 126 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K10KHalf marathon
Price
$30 to $65
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Mar 13 (in 126 days)
Opened Jan 5, 2022
Race day in Punta Gorda
Weather
83° / 57°F
Typical high and low for March 13, with a 15% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Punta Gorda 4 Ese, FL (2.9 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:41 AM – 6:35 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
46 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Smoke House restaurant0.3 mi
- Downtown Gators restaurant0.5 mi
- Beef 'O' Brady's restaurant0.5 mi
- Manatee's pizza restaurant0.5 mi
9 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Mar 12
Where to stay
3 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)3 within 3 mi9 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Budget Inn-Punta Gorda
About 15 min walk0.8 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: SpringHill Suites Punta Gorda Harborside
About 16 min walk0.8 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Four Points by Sheraton Punta Gorda Harborside
About 18 min walk0.9 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Baymont Punta Gorda Port Charlotte
About 10 min drive3.2 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Punta Gorda
About 10 min drive3.2 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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Places from OpenStreetMap. Straight-line distances, so times are rough.
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