The Outer Banks Marathon, winding its way through the natural beauty that is North Carolina’s Outer Banks, is like no other. Come run with us and cover some spectacular ground! After finishing the Outer Banks Marathon, you will have run one of the most beautiful parts of the East Coast – literally! Don’t take our word for it – come see for yourself.

Divisions:	2010 USAT NC Association Marathon Championship
Date:	Sunday, November 14, 2010
Start Time:	7:20 AM Course time limit is 3:00 PM NOTE: Mandatory wave start - placed by estimated finish time. 1st wave for elites and competitors. Runners will need to maintain a pace of 17:10 per mile in order to "beat the bridge" at mile 22. The bridge will be closed to runners at 1:50 PM.
Entry Fees:	$85 until 5/31/10 $95 6/1/10 - 8/31/10 $105 9/1/10 - 10/31/10 $110 EXPO on 11/12/10
FYI	Boston Qualifier; Walker-Friendly; Prize Purse
Runner Cap:	2500

Marathon Course Info
The Outer Banks is at sea level and the point-to-point course is mainly flat. There are two points of course elevation. The first is in Nags Head Woods Preserve around mile 12 of the marathon course. The second is crossing the 35 foot tall Washington-Baum Bridge leading to Roanoke Island at mile 23.

Click here to see the Outer Banks Marathon course. Created by runner, Thea Ganoe, it is a Live Google map of the course and it is awesome! Thanks, Thea!
Click here for 2010 course map. Map printing instructions: before printing please set your page orientation to landscape.

Begin your journey in historic Kitty Hawk, home to the birth of aviation. Run with the ghosts of the Wright Brothers as you meander the Memorial Trail on the edge of the picturesque Albemarle Sound. This part of the course is flat, but don’t run so fast that you miss the incredible Outer Banks scenery. Sea oats, herons, egrets and sound views create a relaxing start to your 26.2 mile-long journey.

After just a few miles you’ll be greeted by the real Outer Banks – the people who make up this warm, close-knit community. Feel the energy boost as they applaud your run down residential Bay Drive on your way towards history.

At mile 8 you'll run along the base of the famous Wright Brothers Monument, marking the location of the first flight that took place on December 17, 1903. Look up and you are sure to see planes flying overhead. You'll be running where flight began! Imagine adding wings to your shoes and take flight.

Just two miles down the road, yet another surprise is in store. Around mile 10, you’ll enter the Nags Head Woods Nature Preserve. This lush maritime forest will amaze you with its understated beauty. All the beauty of trail running, along a well-packed, dirt road.

2007 jockeys ridge No one said this was going to be easy. At about the 12 1/2 mile, you’ll leave Nags Head Woods on a narrow trail with off-road conditions. Don’t let this short trail slow you down, because you are about to run by the largest sand dune on the East Coast – Jockey’s Ridge State Park.Enjoy the view of hang gliders flying from the mountain of sand and make a mental note to come back later and enjoy the sunset from the top of the ridge. It is breath taking!

2007 soundside runners Ready for more water views? You’re in luck! Enjoy Soundside Road in Nags Head. Make sure you look across the water and spot the Washington Baum Bridge and Roanoke Island. The end is in sight!

Miles 14-22 are flat and fast. Every mile along the marathon course will be marked Outer Bank’s style, with Mile Marker Sponsors providing entertainment every mile. From bands to clowns, to cheering squads – you can look forward to a surprise every mile of the way!

Runners-98 Crossing the Washington-Baum Bridge at mile 23 will be your next challenge. The bridge is tall (stats: 1.05 mi long, 82' high, with a 650' climb to the top at a 4% grade) - be sure to look down. You’ll see charter boats heading out to catch your dinner! An unbelievable view over the Roanoke Sound, and then downhill onto Roanoke Island where the first English colonists settled in America in 1587.

Finish-99 You're now just a few short miles to beautiful downtown Manteo. A small-town festival atmosphere awaits you with more cheering crowds to boost your energy for the home stretch to the Finish in downtown Manteo and the post-race party!

Gateway Bank, Presenting Sponsor of the Outer Banks Half Marathon

The Outer Banks Half Marathon, presented by Gateway Bank, is the second half of the Outer Banks Marathon course, see above. The half marathon will begin in Nags Head, near the largest sand dune on the East Coast at Jockey’s Ridge State Park; cross the beautiful Washington-Baum Bridge, and finish on Roanoke Island near where the first English colonists landed in 1587.

Divisions:	Open (Public), Wheelchair
Date:	Sunday, November 14, 2010
Start Time:	7:00 AM Course time limit is 3:00 PM NOTE: Mandatory wave start - placed by estimated finish time. 1st wave for elites and competitors
Entry Fees:	75 until 5/31/10 $85 6/1/10 - 8/31/10 $95 9/1/10 - 10/31/10 $100 EXPO on 11/12/10
FYI:	Walker-Friendly; Prize Purse
Runner Cap:	3825

Half Marathon Course Info
The Outer Banks is at sea level and the point-to-point course is mainly flat. There is one point of course elevation, the 35 foot tall Washington-Baum Bridge leading to Roanoke Island at mile 23.

Click here to see the Gateway Bank Half Marathon course, created by runner, Thea Ganoe! Thea created this Live Google map and pics of the course and it is awesome! Thanks, Thea!
Click here for 2010 course map. Map printing instructions: before printing please set your page orientation to landscape.

2007 half start Ready, Set, Go! - The Half Marathon will start on E. Baltic Street in Nags Head. The Outer Banks is at sea level and the course is mainly flat with only one point of elevation at mile 9 where you'll cross the 35-foot tall Washington-Baum Bridge.

Enjoy the view of hang gliders flying from the mountain of sand at Jockey's Ridge and make a mental note to come back later and enjoy the sunset from the top of the ridge. It is breath taking!

Ready for more water views? You’re in luck! Enjoy Soundside Road in Nags Head. Make sure you look across the water and spot the Washington-Baum Bridge and Roanoke Island. The end is in sight.

Miles 6-8 are flat and fast. Every mile along the half marathon course will be marked Outer Bank’s style, with Mile Marker Sponsors providing entertainment every mile. From bands to clowns, to cheering squads – you can look forward to a surprise every mile of the way!

2007 bridge Crossing the Washington-Baum Bridge at mile 9 will be your next challenge. The bridge is tall (stats: 1.05 mi long, 82' high, with a 650' climb to the top at a 4% grade) – be sure to look down. You'll see charter boats heading out to catch your dinner! An unbelievable view over the Roanoke Sound, and then downhill onto Roanoke Island where the first English colonists settled in America in 1587.

Mile 11 brings you to beautiful downtown Manteo. A small-town festival atmosphere awaits you with more cheering crowds to boost your energy for the home stretch to the Finish in downtown Manteo and the Post Race Party! Woo-hoo, you did it!!

outerbanks8k

The Outer Banks 8K is an out-and-back course which will start in Kill Devil Hills at the First Flight High School track (in front of the grandstand), continue through Nags Head Woods Maritime Forest and finish at the track. The course is partly on a dirt road and is walker-friendly.

Location:	Kill Devil Hills, near the First Flight Schools Campus.
Date:	Saturday, November 13, 2010
Time:	7:30AM
Entry Fees:	$40 until 5/31/10 $45 6/1/10 - 8/31/10 $50 9/1/10 - 10/31/10 $55 EXPO on 11/12/10
FYI:	Walker-Friendly; Prize Purse
Runner Cap:	1000

Take the Challenge!
Satisfy your inner pirate and take the Pamlico Jack Challenge or Blackbeard Challenge! Each finisher of the Pamlico Jack Challenge (run/walk the 8K on Saturday and the Half Marathon on Sunday) and Blackbeard Challenge (run/walk both the 8K and Marathon) will receive a commemorative pin (to proudly attach to your finisher medal...Arrrgh!) to recognize your accomplishment.

Pamlico Challenge Entry Fees:	$105 until 5/31/10 $120 6/1/10 - 8/31/10 $135 9/1/10 - 10/31/10 $145 EXPO on 11/12/10
Blackbeard Challenge Entry Fees:	$115 until 5/31/10 $130 6/1/10 - 8/31/10 $145 9/1/10 - 10/31/10 $155 EXPO on 11/12/10

Buccaneer 5K

NEW FOR 2010! An out-and-back course (part of the Outer Banks 8K course), which begins at First Flight High School (FFHS) track in Kill Devil Hills, enters and returns along Old Nags Head Woods Road, and finishes at FFHS.

Location:	Kill Devil Hills, at the First Flight School track.
Date:	Saturday, November 13, 2010
Time:	9:30 AM
Entry Fees:	$25 until - 10/31/10 $30 EXPO on 11/12/10 and race day
FYI:	Walker-Friendly

Outer Banks Fun Run

Kids and kids-at-heart will enjoy participating in the one mile Fun Run, presented by Kelly Hospitality Group! Each participant receives a commemorative t-shirt and finisher medal. Online registration is available, as well as in person registration at the EXPO and on race day. For more information, see the Kids & Youth page.