LOOKING FOR ADVENTURE?
All ye Scallywags, gather your buckos and come ashore for the 3rd Annual OBX® Marathon, Gateway Bank Half Marathon and Kelly Hospitality Group Fun Run. This record setting course is a Boston qualifier, walker-friendly and will take you on a historic and scenic adventure that is sure to be fun!
Collect your booty, pilage and plunder at our Health & Fitness Expo, fill up on grub at the Pasta Party, find your treasure at the Finish Line, and "Party Like a Pirate!" when you're done!
2008 Events at a Glance
OBX® Marathon
| Divisions: |
2008 USATF North Carolina Association Marathon Championship |
| Date: |
Sunday, November 9, 2008 |
| Time: |
7:20 AM Course time limit is 3:00 PM |
| Entry Fees: |
$75 until July 5th; $85 July 6th - November 8th |
| Course Profile: |
Varied terrain, coastal, scenic, incredible community and spectator support, entertainment at every mile, Boston qualifier, walker friendly.
Runners will need to maintain a pace of 16:30 per mile in order to "beat the bridge" at mile 22. The bridge will be closed to runners at 1:50 PM. |
OBX® Half Marathon
| Divisions: |
2008 RRCA Southern Region Half Marathon Championship |
| Date: |
Sunday, November 9, 2008 |
| Time: |
7:00 AM Course time limit is 3:00 PM |
| Entry Fees: |
$60 until July 5th; $70 July 6th - November 8th |
| Course Profile: |
Mainly flat and fast, walker friendly, coastal, scenic, incredible community and spectator support. |
Fun Run
| Divisions: |
ALL WELCOME! |
| Date: |
Saturday, November 8, 2008 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM |
| Entry Fees: |
$5 for Youth 18 and under; $15 for Adults |
| Event Info: |
A family friendly event where kids and adults can run and walk for the fun of it! Click here if you would like a log sheet to keep track of your 25 miles before race day, then run your last 1.2 miles to finish a marathon. What an accomplishment!! |
Expo Information
| Location: |
Dare County Youth Center
602 Mustian Street, Kill Devil Hills |
| Date & Time: |
Friday, November 7th: 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Saturday, November 8th: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
NOTE: EXPO closes at 6 PM on Saturday. Extended packet pick-up until 8 PM. |
| EXPO Profile: |
Featuring official race apparel, running and athletic gear, music, food and training clinics. |
Pasta Party
| Location: |
The Ramada Plaza
1701 Virginia Dare Trail, MP 9.5, Kill Devil Hills |
| Date: |
Saturday, November 8th |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Tickets: |
$15 Adults; $10 Kids 12 and under
Purchase here and at the EXPO |