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TowneBank Outer Banks Half Marathon

Presented by TowneBank, the Outer Banks Half Marathon starts at the Wright Brothers National Memorial and sends runners through Kill Devil Hills and Kitty Hawk, along the scenic Albemarle Sound and beautiful neighborhoods before finishing back at the historic Wright Brothers National Memorial. Once participants cross the finish line, they will enjoy a post-race celebration there at the Wright Brothers National Memorial where flight began!

Course Map

  • TowneBank Outer Banks Half Marathon Course - View Map *
  • TowneBank Outer Banks Half Marathon Turn-by-Turn - View List
  • TowneBank Outer Banks Half Marathon Finish Area - View Map

* The 2024 OBX Half Marathon course is USATF certified (code NC24009BDS).

Race Perks

  • Flat, fast Half Marathon course along the Albemarle Sound and through the lovely towns of Kill Devil Hills and Kitty Hawk
  • Southern Style BBQ, chowder, beer and entertainment at the post-race celebration
  • T-shirt and swag for runners
  • 2024 Finisher Medal
  • Earn extra bling by running the 5K or 8K on Saturday to complete the Half Marathon Challenge (you must register for the Challenge, not each individual race)

Course Support

  • Water stops approximately every 2 to 2.5 miles on the course
  • Gatorade available at every stop
  • GU Energy Gels available at every stop Porta Potties located at start/finish and adjacent to every water stop
  • Pacer groups (join one of our pace groups on race day and allow the Pace Team to help you achieve your goals!)

Quick Facts

  • 7:00 a.m. start at Wright Brothers National Memorial
  • Minimum age is 16
  • Dogs are not permitted on the course
  • Strollers are not permitted on the course
  • Headphones are not permitted on the course
  • Course time limit is 4 hours (18:19 minutes per mile pace)
  • Course certification #NC24009BDS
  • All parking is at the First Flight School Complexes off Colington Rd and Veterans Dr (must cross the road at the crosswalk)
  • Runners must stay on multiuse path for their safety and the safety of civilians or they could be facing disqualification

Have more questions? Check out our complete FAQs HERE.

Awards

  • Overall and finisher awards will be handed out at the end of the race
  • Individual age group medals will be mailed after the race

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For more info email info@obxse.org.

Surf Pediatrics Surf & Soar 8K

The Outer Banks 8K presented by Surf Pediatrics starts right at the Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills. It goes around the historical memorial over to one of the nearby neighborhoods of Kill Devil Hills and finishes back at the Wright Brothers National Memorial. Once you cross the finish line you will have an after-race party and wonderful food along with awards.

Course Map

  • Surf Pediatrics Surf & Soar 8K - View Map

Race Perks

  • Flat, fast course around the historic Wright Brothers National Memorial
  • Breakfast and entertainment at the post-race celebration
  • Premium race t- shirt and a unique pair of socks
  • Earn extra bling by running the half marathon on Sunday to complete the Half Marathon Challenge (you must register for the Challenge, not each individual race)

Course Support

  • Water stops approximately every 1.5 miles on the course
  • GU Energy Gels available at every stop
  • Porta Potties available

Quick Facts

  • Dogs are not permitted on the course
  • Strollers are not permitted on the course
  • Course time limit is 3 hours
  • All parking is at the First Flight School Complexes off Colington Rd and Veterans Dr (must cross the road at the crosswalk)

Register Now

For more info email info@obxse.org.

Surf Pediatrics Surf & Soar 5K

Presented by Surf Pediatrics, the Outer Banks 5K takes place at the historic Wright Brothers National Memorial and surrounding park. The race is an event for the whole family!

Course Map

  • Surf Pediatrics Surf & Soar 5K - View Map

Race Perks

  • Flat, fast course around the historic Wright Brothers National Memorial
  • Breakfast and entertainment at the post-race celebration
  • Premium race t-shirt and awesome bling
  • Earn extra bling by running the half marathon on Sunday to complete the Half Marathon Challenge (you must register for the Challenge, not each individual race)

Course Support

  • Water stops approximately every 1.5 miles on the course
  • GU Energy Gels available at every stop
  • Porta Potties at start/finish line adjacent to the water station

Quick Facts

  • 7:30 a.m. start at Wright Brothers National Memorial
  • No minimum age
  • Dogs are not permitted on the course
  • Strollers are not permitted on the course
  • Course time limits is a little over an hour (participants must maintain a 20 minutes per mile pace)
  • All parking is at the First Flight School Complexes off Colington Rd and Veterans Dr (must cross the road at the crosswalk)

Register Now

For more info email info@obxse.org.

Surf Pediatrics Surf & Soar Fun Run

Course Map

  • Surf Pediatrics Surf & Soar Fun Run - View Map

Register Now

For more info email info@obxse.org.