
From the Organizer
Join us for the annual Pirate Booty Dash to support the Napoleon Athletic Boosters. Enjoy a a professionally timed rural run through the village of Napoleon. The route will take you through our local park, around pastures, and winds up around the perimeter of Camp Store. A course that is both scenic and challenging!
The Pirate Booty Dash 5K starts at 9:00 AM. Kids Fun Run starts at 8:30 AM in front of Ezra Eby Elementary.
Early Packet Pick-Up: Friday, June 19th 6:00 pm. to 7:30pm in front of Napoleon High School (201 West Street)
Race Day Packet Pick-Up: Starts at 8:00 am race day morning.
T shirts to those registered by Sunday, June 7th @ midnight. Supplies available after that date as they last.
Pre-Registration After Friday, June 12th
Adult $25 $30
Student (regardless of school/district) $20 $25
Family of 3 (shirts included) $40 $50
Each Addt’l Family Member $5 $10
Fun Run (1/2 mile) without shirt Free Free
Fun Run (1/2 mile) with shirt $10 n/a
Please note our student rate is $20 (age 20 and under OR registered at any high school or college) The FUN RUN is for ages 10 & under. The FUN RUN is FREE or $10 with a T-shirt.
Race Day Registration: Registration on race day is $35 with no shirt.
Parking: Park at the Ezra Eby Elementary Parking lot
Awards: Trophy for male and female Overall winner. Plaque to the male and female Master (Over 40) Winner. Medals for 1st 2nd and 3rd in each age group male and female. Age groups: 12 and under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-55, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 70 and up
Proceeds: We are raising money to support Napoleon Athletic Boosters. Come out, have fun, and help our cause!
Pirate Booty Dash is a professionally timed 5K Run/Walk by the Michigan Running Foundation. Results will be posted during the race on this web site.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
80°
Typical Low
57°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Manchester, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
963 ft
Nearest Airport
LAN
Capital Region International Airport · 46 mi
Major Hub
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 46 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Pirate Booty Dash 5K Run/Walk/FunRun
Jun 20, 2026