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Talk Pirate to Me 5K/10K/Half - Rogers 2027
- Date
- Sunday, September 12, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Rogers, Arkansas
- Entry fee
- From $40 · goes up to $47.50 on Sep 5, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Sep 12, 20278:00 AM | $45$47.50 after Sep 5, 2027 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Sep 12, 20278:00 AM | $40$42.50 after Sep 5, 2027 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Sep 12, 20278:00 AM | $60$62.50 after Sep 5, 2027 | – |
| Virtual 10KVirtual | 10K | Sep 12, 20278:00 AM | $40 | – |
| Virtual 5KVirtual | 5K | Sep 12, 20278:00 AM | $40 | – |
| Virtual Half MarathonVirtual | Half Marathon | Sep 12, 20278:00 AM | $40 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K: $45 until Sep 5, then $47.50 until Sep 12, then $50 until Sep 13.
- 5K: $40 until Sep 5, then $42.50 until Sep 12, then $45 until Sep 13.
- Half Marathon: $60 until Sep 5, then $62.50 until Sep 12, then $65 until Sep 13.
Online registration closes Sep 13, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $60, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Arkansas ($65).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Arkansas runs 2:13:53, about 10:13 a mile, based on 31 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:21:38 and men in 2:02:57.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:55 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:00 AM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Blossom Way Trailhead, Rogers, AR 72758
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2026 results
All results5K
33
finishers
44:50
median (14:26 /mi)
25:24
winning time
64% / 36%
women / men
10K
17
finishers
1:05:36
median (10:33 /mi)
49:32
winning time
47% / 53%
women / men
Half Marathon
6
finishers
2:10:09
median (9:56 /mi)
1:48:34
winning time
50% / 50%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Five Star NTP) for Talk Pirate to Me 5K/10K/Half - Rogers. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Talk Pirate to Me 5K/10K/Half - Rogers?
At the 2026 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 26:25 or better, the top quarter in 30:27, and half the field in 44:50; the last tenth came in after 58:09.
At the 2026 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 57:31 or better, the top quarter in 1:03:39, and half the field in 1:05:36; the last tenth came in after 1:21:07.
At the 2026 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:54:45 or better, the top quarter in 2:03:07, and half the field in 2:10:09; the last tenth came in after 3:16:38.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 46:03 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 48:27 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Talk Pirate to Me 5K/10K/Half - Rogers cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Packet Pickup
We always do packet pickup on race morning starting one hour prior to the start of the race. If we have an early pickup available, it will be added here.
Course
COURSE & TIMING
All races are chip timed and Click below for the courses: 5K Course. 10K Course. Half Marathon. Water Stations. We will have water stations approximately every 1.5 miles. Pacing. Participants will need to finish with at least a 16 min/mile…
Shirt and medal
AWARDS & GOODIES
Finisher Medals for each athlete. Awards in distances as follows: Top 3 Overall Male & Female. Top 3 Overall Masters (40+). Top 3 Overall Grand Master (50+). Top 3 Overall Senior Master (60+). Top 3 in each age group (10 & under - 80+).
Rules and FAQ
EVENT COURTESY & REFUND POLICY
Our events are designed to be fun for the entire family. With that in mind; any competitor, spectator, parent, volunteer, or sponsor, exhibiting unsportsmanlike. conduct or interfering with the positive, competitive atmosphere of the event…
The cause
Charity Partner
The Talk Pirate to Me 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Rogers Charity Partner for 2026 is Bo's Blessings, LUTHAB, Inc. Bo’s Blessings, LUTHAB, Inc. (BBLI) provides programs, support, and resources that help Veterans transition back to civilian life…
Race details
- Where
- Blossom Way Trailhead, Rogers, AR 72758Map
- Course
- Road
- Included with entry
- Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2027 (Sep 12, 2027), 2026 (Sep 13, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Talk Pirate to Me 5K/10K/Half - Rogers?
- Sunday, September 12, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $40 before processing fees, and rises to $47.50 on Sep 5, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Sep 13, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Arkansas?
- At $60, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Arkansas ($65).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 33 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 44:50 and the winner ran 25:24.
- Where does it start?
- Blossom Way Trailhead, Rogers, AR 72758.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Ahoy, mateys! Hoist the colors and join us for the Talk Pirate to Me 5K/10K/Half Marathon, a swashbuckling adventure on the run celebrating International Talk Like a Pirate Day all month long. Whether you're a seasoned captain or a landlubber just looking for some fun, gather your crew and set sail for a race filled with pirate spirit, treasure, and plenty of "Arrr's!"
Choose your quest—5K, 10K, or Half Marathon—and chart your course to the finish line. Every buccaneer who successfully walks the plank and crosses the finish line will earn a custom finisher medal worthy of any pirate's treasure chest.