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TowneBank Outer Banks Marathon 5K

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2026 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

Decision summary

TowneBank Outer Banks Marathon 5K at a glance

Typical conditions
40/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
21 verified facts

Source facts available

Route details

Known course facts at a glance

Methodology →

TowneBank Outer Banks Marathon 5K has known course details for its 5k race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.

Official distance
5 km
Terrain
Road
Scenery
Historic, Parkland, Coastal, Waterfront, Forest, Island

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Where can I find the TowneBank Outer Banks Marathon 5K route map?

Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.

Official course links

Where does the TowneBank Outer Banks Marathon 5K route go?

The TowneBank Outer Banks Marathon 5K route starts at Wright Brothers National Memorial, Kill Devil Hills (parking at the First Flight school complex). Underfoot, expect a road course. The setting includes historic and parkland. Finish-area festival with free Southern barbecue for all runners and a beer garden.

What should runners know on race day for the TowneBank Outer Banks Marathon 5K?

Finish-line celebration features live music and entertainment. Finish-area festival with free Southern barbecue for all runners and a beer garden. Strollers and pets are not permitted.

Race character

Scenery

  • Historic
  • Parkland
  • Coastal
  • Waterfront
  • Forest
  • Island

Atmosphere

  • Community
  • Destination
  • Scenic Tour

Terrain

  • Road

Entry, logistics and records

Entry requirements

Entry status
Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.

Race day logistics

Expo / packet pickup
Two-day Sports & Fitness Expo with packet pick-up and late registration at Ramada Plaza Nags Head Oceanfront: Friday Nov 6 1-7 p.m. and Saturday Nov 7 11 a.m.-4 p.m. No packet pick-up on race day.
Race village
No
Finisher tee
Race t-shirt and finisher items included with registration
On-course music
Finish-line celebration features live music and entertainment

Access and course status

Start
Wright Brothers National Memorial, Kill Devil Hills (parking at the First Flight school complex)

Course facts

Notable features
  • Finish-area festival with free Southern barbecue for all runners and a beer garden
  • an after party is held at the entrance to The Lost Colony. Strollers and pets are not permitted
  • a 10% military discount is offered with code USMilitary
  • Flat, fast loop around the historic Wright Brothers National Memorial and surrounding park
  • family-friendly Surf & Soar weekend with an 8K, 5K and Color Fun Run

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 17°CTypical temperature
  • 34 kphTypical wind
  • 4 mmTypical rainfall
  • 40Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, warmer than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.