Ocean Atlantic Rentals is proud to be an event equipment and service sponsor for the annual Outer Banks Marathon weekend event. This is a great event that offers something for everyone, from a kids run and games to the full marathon. Read on to discover how you can participate in the Outer Banks Marathon weekend festivities!
The Marathon
The Outer Banks Marathon course starts in historic Kitty Hawk and ends in downtown Manteo, taking you through 26 scenic miles of the Outer Banks. This beautiful course gives you a glimpse of the Albemarle Sound, the Wright Brothers Monument, Nags Head Woods Nature Preserve, Jockey’s Ridge State Park, and takes you over the Washington-Baum bridge and into the finishers festival in downtown Manteo. You will experience more on your 26 mile journey than many visitors do on their entire vacation to the Outer Banks!
The Half Marathon and Challenges
In addition to the marathon, there are shorter distance races to participate in, or choose a challenge to register for! All the challenges include running either a full or half marathon on Sunday in addition to the 5k or 8k on Saturday. You’ll get to run in 2 races, get 2 shirts, and receive 3 finisher medals!
The “Southern Fried” Half Marathon runs the second half of the marathon course. It begins near Jockey’s Ridge and ends at the same location in downtown Manteo. If 13.1 miles seems too much for you, consider participating in the Southern 6 – a little over 6 miles, it is the southern portion of the marathon/half marathon course, once again finishing at the same location in downtown Manteo.
Super Saturday Events
Still looking for a shorter distance or family-fun events? Try the 8k, 5k, Family Fun Run or Diaper Dash for the little ones! These events will all be held on Saturday, November 12 -“Super Saturday” -at the First Flight High School Track. The 8k and 5k are out-and-back courses starting at First Flight High School, running into Nags Head Woods for a distance and then back to the school. The Fun Run is a 1.2 mile run for all ages (strollers are allowed!), and the Diaper Dash is a free event for little runners 1-3 years old. There will be plenty of other entertainment on “Super Saturday” outside of the races, including face painting, rock climbing wall, pirate toss, walk the plank, pirates, and OBX Jolly Rodger Crew photo op. Events will last from 9am-1pm.
For more information on local events/activities or to learn more about our equipment or event rentals visit our website at www.oceanatlanticrentals.com or call us today at 1-800-635-9559.