Pirate Nurse 5K
The ECU College of Nursing’s annual, certified 5K race draws runners from around the state each Spring to compete on our certified 5K course that traverses ECU’s beautiful Health Sciences campus. Proceeds benefit nursing student scholarships awarded to all students during our annual scholarship ceremony.
The Pirate Nurse 5k will be held in-person on Saturday, April 11th, 2026!
Race Day Schedule
Registration 7:30am – 8:30am
Kids Run 8:45am
Race 9:00am
About the Pirate Nurse 5K
The Pirate Nurse 5K has become a popular legacy event for current students, and a welcomed opportunity for sponsors to show their support for nursing students. It’s also an opportunity for alumni to re-connect with the College of Nursing and show their support for future Pirate Nurses. In concert with nursing culture, the charitable aspect of the event is integral to the ideal of service, one of the hallmarks of nursing education at the ECU College of Nursing.
Registration Fees
Through March 27:
- Individual Registration: $35
- ECU Student Registration: $25 (discount taken during online registration process)
March 28 – April 11:
- Individual Registration: $45
- ECU Student Registration: $35 (discount taken during online registration process)
Awards
- 12 and under
- 13 ~ 19
- 20 ~ 29
- 30 ~ 39
- 40 ~ 49
- 50 ~ 59
- 60 ~ 69
- 70 and up
Questions? Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact Katy Locke at conalumni@ecu.edu.