Need2Know Info
Getting There: Shuttles, Parking & Race Day Traffic
MARATHON
Runner Drop Off: Get dropped off at the Start – From Hwy 158 (By-Pass) in Southern Shores, turn onto Dogwood Trail. Turn right into the parking lot of Kitty Hawk Elementary School, 16 Dogwood Trail, Southern Shores, NC 27949. Runner drop-off is at the school, a short walk to the Start.
Marathon Shuttles: Park near the Start, take a shuttle to the Start and catch a shuttle back to your car after the race OR park near the Finish, take a shuttle to the Start, run the race and then take a short shuttle to your car parked near the Finish.
Park near Start option:
Wal-Mart: 5400 N Croatan Highway, in Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
Shuttles departing every 10 minutes beginning at 6:30am.
Park near Finish option:
Manteo High School: 616 Wingina Avenue, Manteo NC 27959
Shuttles depart promptly from Manteo High School at 5:45am to take you to the Marathon Start.
HALF MARATHON
Runner Drop-Off Location: Get dropped off at the Start – From Highway 158 (the Bypass) or Highway 12 (Beach Road) in Nags Head, turn onto Barnes Street, then turn north onto Memorial Avenue. Runner drop-off is at the corner of Memorial and Baltic Street in Nags Head.
Half Marathon Shuttles: Park near the Start, take a shuttle to the Start and catch a shuttle back to your car after the race; OR, park near the Finish, take a shuttle to the Start, run the race and the take a short shuttle to your car parked near the Finish.
Park near Start option:
1) Nags Head Elementary School - 3020 Wrightsville Avenue, Nags Head, NC 27959
2) Overflow Parking: YMCA - 3000 S. Croatan Hwy., Nags Head, NC 27959
Shuttles depart from Nags Head Elementary every 10 minutes beginning at 6:15am.
Park near Finish option:
Manteo High School: 616 Wingina Avenue, Manteo NC 27959
Shuttles depart promptly from Manteo High School at 5:45am to take you to the Half Marathon Start.
Gear Bag Service
Bring a change of clothes with you to the Start, turn them over to UPS, and UPS will have them waiting for you at the Finish.
BYOB...Bring Your Own Bag! UPS will be at the Starts to collect your bags and transport your gear to the Finish...thanks, UPS! You will receive a label in your race bag at packet pick-up (it's a tear-off label attached to your race number). Make sure you fill out your tag and follow the instructions given. GREEN NOTE: Our race bags will be re-usable grocery bags. If you plan to utilize our Gear Bag Service, please use a closeable bag (zippered, drawstring, keeping the size to 16"x20" or less), like a small duffel bag or backpack, thanks!
Pacers
We will provide the following pace groups:
Marathon: 3:40; 3:50; 4:00; 4:15; 4:30; 4:45; 5:00
Half Marathon: 1:45; 2:00; 2:15; 2:30
See the Pacer booth at the Race EXPO for race day specifics.Course Aid Stations
Fuel & Pit Stops
Water Stations
Available at all odd mile markers along the marathon course, and all even mile markers along the half marathon course.
Gatorade Endurance
Marathon: Mile 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 21, 22, 23 and 25
1/2 Marathon: Mile 4, 6, 8, 9, 10 and 12
Gatorade Endurance Formula (TM) is the exclusivesports beverage of the Outer Banks Marathon
Energy Stations
Assorted flavors of HAMMER energy gel will be provided along the course at key locations
Marathon: Mile 7, 13, 17 and 21
1/2 Marathon: Mile 8
In an effort to provide our runners with the highest quality energy gel, the Outer Banks Marathon has partnered with Hammer Nutrition (TM).
Port-a-Johns
Provided at the Start, the Finish and every 2-3 miles along the course.
Medical
Medical Aid Stations
Marathon: All odd mile markers along the course.
1/2 Marathon: All even mile markers along the course.
Can’t Finish?
In a non-emergency situation. we will provide a number to call to arrange complimentary transportation. Please keep this number with you on race day OR ask a Mile Marker or Medical volunteer to call for you. The phone number will be listed here and listed in the race program.
Where'd They Go?
Lost & Found: All lost and found items, excluding discarded clothing along the course, will be taken to the Finish; location will be listed in the race program. Please note: discarded clothing at the Starts and along the course will be thrown away, no exceptions. Road Race Tip: If you plan to wear a jacket or pants over your running gear to the start of the race, but you will want to remove them after you warm up, then either use the Gear Bag Service at the Starts, or go to the thrift store and buy these items.
Family Reunion Area:
Family members and friends can meet up with runners near the Finish. Volunteers will be there to make and receive calls for you.
Race Timing
The Marathon, Half Marathon and 8K will be timed by Lin-Mark Computer Sports, Inc. of Mantua NJ utilizing the Chronotrack Timing System. The Chrontrack D-tag will be attached to your race bib and the D-tag must be removed from the bib and attached to your shoes, as shown here .
NOTE: Championship Chips cannot be used for the races as the D-tag technology is different. You must use the Chronotrack D-tag .
Race Results & Course Records
Race Results will be updated periodically on race day. Final results will be posted at the post race party and online on race day. Awards given at the Awards ceremony on race day will not be revised, should there be a change in race results following the ceremony.
Outer Banks Marathon will submit race results to USATF to review, determine and ratify any new course records set. Please allow adequate time for the application process, as this can take several months.
