OBX Marathon

Divisions & Awards

Divisions

The Outer Banks Marathon has 2 distinct divisions:
      •  Open (Public) Division
      •  USATF North Carolina Championship Division

Only current 2010 members of NC USATF are eligible to compete in this division. NC USATF memberships are available for purchase at www.ncusatf.org.

The Gateway Bank Half Marathon has 3 distinct divisions:
     •  Open (Public) Division
     •  Wheelchair Division - click here to view event rules 
     •  RRCA North Carolina Championship Division

RRCA membership not required to compete in this division.

Medals

All Marathon, Half Marathon and 8K finishers receive a one-of-a-kind finisher medallion.  Award medals and/or pins are also given to the top three runners in their age group, and Challenge participants.

Military Team Award

A little competition to spice things up!  The biggest Military Team to register for the Outer Banks Marathon or Gateway Bank Half Marathon will be awarded a revolving team trophy!  Bragging rights good for one year!  When registering, include your military command and branch of service.  Winner to be announced at the Awards Ceremony on race day.

Winners
2007 -
2008 - 2nd Battallion, 319th 82nd Airborne Division in Fayetteville, North Carolina
2009 -

 

Age Group Awards

Age group medals will be presented to the top three male and female finishers in the following age groups. For those under 18, a parent or guardian will have to sign a paper waiver at packet pickup, for his or her child’s participation. (See Race Packet Pick Up).

15-19
50-54
20-24
55-59
25-29
60-64
30-34
65-69
35-39
70- 74
40-44
75 - 79
45-49
80+

Loot for the Swashbuckler!

The 2010 Outer Banks Marathon and Half Marathon prize money is over $25,000.  Check back soon for prize money breakdown. 

Prize money and awards given at the Awards Ceremony on race day will not be revised, should there be a change in race results following the ceremony.

Bonus Prize Money

Bonus awards of $500 each will be given for new course records, and $250 each will be awarded to the first male and female Dare County resident finishers for both events! Photo ID required for proof of residency.

Surprise Prizes

There will be several surprise awards given! 1587 and 1217 are numbers of significance to Outer Bankers. Better do some research so you can explain why if you happen to be the 1587th finisher!

 

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