If you love pirates and running, lace up your racing shoes and don your best pirate outfit for the Pirate Dash 5K! The 9th Annual Pirate Dash is gaining speed and will once again be offered both in-person and virtually this year.
The race will take place on April 25, with the 5K beginning at 8:00 AM and the 1-Mile Fun Run starting at 9:00 AM.
Hosted by the Dover Band members and Band Boosters, this event helps raise funds for new instruments, student scholarships, and future band program needs.
This year’s race will be professionally chip-timed by River Valley Runners, making it a great event for both competitive runners and families looking for a fun community race.
So grab your crew, dress like a pirate, and join us for a morning of fun on the run!
Timeline:
7:30 Check in / Registration begins
8:00 5K starts
9:00-9:30 5K Awards will be announced
9:00 Fun Run Begins
9:30 Fun Run Ends
AWARDS:
WALKERS:
RUNNERS:
Dates & Deadlines
♦ Register by March 29th to be guaranteed a shirt and medal.
♦ If you register AFTER March 29th, we will provide you with a shirt based on your preferred size and inventory, (As supplies last)
♦ All online registration ends April 24th, 2024, at 7 pm.
♦ Walk on registration will be available morning of race. Shirt will be provided based on inventory (As supplies last)
Apr 25, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
07:00
$25.00
Apr 25, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:00
$25.00
Apr 25, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:00
$25.00
Apr 25, 2026
Distance — 1 Miles
Type — Running
09:00
$25.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Dover.
Learn more about the host city, Dover.
Dover is a town in Pope County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 1,337 at the 2020 census. Dover is located in the Arkansas River Valley, and is part of the Russellville Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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