Outer Banks Marathon This Weekend!
The Outer Banks is preparing for the wave of runners sprinting to our beaches this weekend for the fourth annual Outer Banks Marathon and Half-Marathon. The marathon starts in Kitty Hawk and ends on Roanoke Island, taking runners on a journey past the Wright Brothers Monument, Jockey's Ridge and over the Washington-Baum Bridge to historic Manteo. The cash purse for the winner of the marathon, half-marathon and 8K is $26,900. Festivities begin today with a race Expo at the Dare County Youth Center from 1PM-7PM. On Saturday the 8K, the Kelly Hospitality Group Fun Run and 5K are scheduled. Sunday is the Marathon Day, with the race beginning at 7:20AM on the Woods Road in Kitty Hawk. The Half-Marathon starts at 7:00AM at Baltic Street in Nags Head. For more information, visit www.obxmarathon.org.
Posted by Cathy at 11/6/2009 
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