OBX Bank Sandbar 5K

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The 10th Annual “OBX Bank” Sandbar 5K Presented by Michelob Ultra was a huge success. Thank you Runners and Sponsors for making this such a great event!

2011 Sandbar Race Results

2011 Sandbar Race Photos

Congratulations to 20 year old Conor Phelan from Rochester, NY. Finished with the best overall time of 17:26!

The 11th Annual Sandbar 5K

The Outer Banks only 5K Beach Run/Walk is set on the wide flat sands in front of the historic ‘Old Station’ public bath house in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. This charity event benefits the Outer Banks Relief Foundation which raises funds to help people on the Outer Banks with debilitating diseases and families in crisis.

This year’s event will be bigger and better than ever. We are excited to announce that one of our new gold sponsors, Skydive OBX, will be joining us before start time to assist us with the National Anthem which will be performed by Lisa Martinez.

Next Race:  Sunday, August 5th, 2012  7:30 am Start

Kitty Hawk, NC  Milepost 4.5, Beach Access. This Access is on the beach road beside the Black Pelican restaurant. Parking is available at the access and at the Black Pelican.

RACE

COURSE

The Annual OBX Sandbar 5K Race starts on the beach at the MP 4.5 lifeguard tower and runs north and then south back to the start/finish line.

AWARDS/DIVISIONS

The 1st place overall male and female finishers will win medals and vacation packages on the Outer Banks. The 2nd & 3rd place overall male and female finishers will win other gift certificates and medals. Medals will also be given to the top 3 finishers in the following age groups: 9 and under, 10-12, 13-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55 and up.

ENTRY FEE

$25 per entrant until July 30th and $30 from July 31st on. Entry fee includes an event T-shirt and the after party sponsored by “Michelob Ultra”. Entry fees are non-refundable. Please make checks payable to: The Outer Banks Relief Foundation. On-line entries can be made through Active.com before 8/3/2012. Beach entries will be accepted from 6:30am-7:00am on the day of the race if space is available. A maximum of 400 participants will be allowed in this event.

Download a Registration Form & Mail Payment

New! Pre-race Packet Pick Up

Pre-race packet pick up will be available at the Outer Banks Sports Club (located on the bypass at MP 10.5 click here for directions) on Saturday, August 4th between 4pm and 7pm. If you miss the pre-race pick-up, you can get your packet from 6:30 am – 7:00 am prior to the race on the 7th.