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About RaceIndexOur methodologyData coverageCyclingTriathlon
  • Marathon
  • 42.2 km
  • Nags Head
  • Event dates –
  • Open entry

TowneBank Outer Banks Marathon

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.

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Decision summary

TowneBank Outer Banks Marathon at a glance

Cut-off average pace
5:41/km

4:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.

Typical conditions
40/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
37 verified facts

Source facts available

Route details

Known course facts at a glance

Methodology →

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

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

Quick answers

What runners ask first

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

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

Official course links

How hilly is the TowneBank Outer Banks Marathon?

The TowneBank Outer Banks Marathon is described as flat. The course notes also call it described as flat and fast and suited to first-time marathoners or a personal record.

Where does the TowneBank Outer Banks Marathon route go?

The TowneBank Outer Banks Marathon route starts at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, Roanoke Island (7:00 a.m. start) and finishes at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, with the post-race celebration at the entrance to The Lost Colony. Underfoot, expect a road course. It passes Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, village of Manteo, Roanoke Sound waterfront, Roanoke Island and The Lost Colony. 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?

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

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

Atmosphere

  • Community
  • Destination
  • Scenic Tour

Terrain

  • Road
  • Mixed
Elevation character
Flat
Technicality
Moderate

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.
Cut-off
4-hour course time limit; water stations every 2-2.5 miles
Qualification status
Boston Marathon qualifier on a USATF Certified course (certification #NC20233BDS)

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
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, Roanoke Island (7:00 a.m. start)
Finish
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, with the post-race celebration at the entrance to The Lost Colony

Course facts

Course type
Loop
Landmarks
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, village of Manteo, Roanoke Sound waterfront, Roanoke Island, The Lost Colony
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
  • Course sends runners through the historic waterfront village of Manteo along the scenic sound side of Roanoke Island before finishing back at Fort Raleigh
  • described as flat and fast and suited to first-time marathoners or a personal record

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.

How we calculated this

Published facts and derived model outputs on this page are tied to stored sources or a published, version-locked methodology. We show the provenance so runners, coaches and organisers can check it. Data on this page is current as of .

Derived numbers use scoring-methodology-v1.0.

Sources used on this page (2)

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