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Outer Banks Marathon
Outer Banks Marathon is a marathon and half marathon event held in Manteo, North Carolina. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, November 8, 2026. About 5,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 8, 2026
- Location
- Manteo, NC
- Field size
- ~5,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, November 8, 2026
- Location
- Manteo, North Carolina
- Distances
- Marathon, Half
- Field size
- About 5,000 runners
- Course
- Flat
- Registration
- obxmarathon.itsyourrace.com
- Official website
- obxse.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 7:00 AM EST
- Course profile
- Out-and-back course; Mostly road, some trail; 170 ft gain, 169 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data); Boston qualifier
About the Outer Banks Marathon
A coastal marathon and half marathon that start and finish at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site on Roanoke Island, running through the village of Manteo along the island's sound side. A 5K, 8K and fun run are held the day before. The course is fast and flat.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- USATF-certified; Boston-qualifying marathon; scenic coastal course along the Outer Banks
- Notes
- Coastal marathon
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Outer Banks Marathon: common questions
- When is the Outer Banks Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, November 8, 2026.
- Where is the Outer Banks Marathon held?
- In Manteo, North Carolina.
- What distances does the Outer Banks Marathon offer?
- Marathon and Half.
- How many people run the Outer Banks Marathon?
- About 5,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Outer Banks Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at obxmarathon.itsyourrace.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Outer Banks Marathon?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $140 (from obxmarathon.itsyourrace.com, checked October 7, 2026).
- What time does the Outer Banks Marathon start?
- 7:00 AM EST.
- What is the course like at the Outer Banks Marathon?
- Out-and-back course; Mostly road, some trail; 170 ft gain, 169 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data); Boston qualifier.
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