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Outer Banks Marathon
Joe Lamb Jr. is an official sponsor of the OBX Marathon! We have plenty of great houses available for the week of 11/2/08. For information on partial week rentals, please call 800-552-6257. We are offering advance/early booking of partial week rentals and a 20% discount on Massages at HAIROICs Salon & Spa.
 Make your next race a destination. “Run Away” on North Carolina’s breathtaking Outer Banks, Sunday, November 9, 2008. The OBX® Marathon, presented by the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau, The Gateway Bank Half Marathon, and the Kelly Hospitality Group Fun Run offer miles of scenic and historic coastal beauty along North Carolina’s barrier islands. An Inaugural sell-out in 2006, OBX® offers all the perks of the big marathons, with all the charm and hospitality of the small town races. Bring the family and friends. Run, then relax and enjoy all the adventure, history, and beauty that is the Outer Banks of NC.
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: 3:00 PM) |
| Entry Fees: |
$75 until June 30th; $85 July 1st - November 8th |
| Course Profile: |
Varied terrain, coastal, scenic, incredible community and spectator support, entertainment at every mile, Boston qualifier, walker friendly. |
OBX® Half Marathon
| Divisions: |
2008 RRCA Southern Region Half Marathon Championship |
| Date: |
Sunday, November 9, 2008 |
| Time: |
7:00 AM (course time limit: 3:00 PM) |
| Entry Fees: |
$60 until June 30th; $70 July 1st - 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 |
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