27th annual Nags Head Woods 5K
5K starts at 8 AM and fun run at 9 AM. Run in one of the few remaining U.S. maritime forests, on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The race terrain is gently rolling on hard-packed dirt/gravel/sand, in tree-shaded woods. Run or walk. Beach party and buffet 12:30 to 3 p.m. Celebrate mom at the beach this Mother’s Day. Hosted by North Banks Rotary Club.
Date: Saturday, May 08, 2010 @ 8:00 AM local time
Address:
Nags Head Woods Ecological Preserve
701 W Ocean Acres Dr.
5K Fees: Outer Banks Running Club members – $30. Military/USCG & dependents who are Outer Banks Running Club members – $28. Military/USCG & dependents who are not Outer Banks Running Club members – $30. Military includes active duty/guard/reserve. All others – $32. After April 20 add $5 to registration fee. Includes loaded goody bag, famous cool T-shirt, age group medals. Numerous prize drawings, post-race OBX beach party with buffet and entertainment.
Fun Run Fee: $10 for non-competitive run or walk, loaded goody bag, famous cool T-shirt, eligibility for prize drawings, finisher awards. Fun runners and guests can buy tickets to the beach party and buffet for $10.
Beach party and buffet fee: $10 for fun runner, participant’s guests and all others. 5K entrants admitted free. Age 5 and under free.
Registration: Entry only online at www.active.com. Race closes May 6 or at 550 entrants, whichever occurs first. No paper registration or race day registration. This is a great race to run with friends — encourage them to sign up.
Overall & Age Group Awards: Trophies to the top three overall males and females. Overall winners are not eligible for age-group awards. Age group medals for top three in 6-12, 13-15, 16-19 then five-year groups up to 75+. Trophies to the fastest military male and female. Special award on this Mothers Day weekend to the Fastest Mom on the Beach.
Other Event Details: Non-refundable charity event. Race is rain or shine but would be canceled in the event of thunder and lightning. Shoes mandatory. Water supplied at 5K start and finish. Slower runners, walkers and children must start at the back of the corral. This is mostly an out and back course. No bandits, bikes, earphones, strollers or pets in the 5K or fun run.
Race Beneficiaries: Race put on by North Banks Rotary Club and Outer Banks Kiwanis Club volunteers. Net proceeds will be distributed to Community Care Clinic of Dare County, Interfaith Community Outreach, North Banks Rotary Scholarship Fund, Kiwanis Foundation Scholarship Program, The Nature Conservancy, and Disabled Veterans charities.
Course Records: Course records as of 2004: Jason Page of Carrboro, 16:46 in 2005; Megan Holden of South Beach, NY, 18:37 in 2006. The course is not certified but is GPS-measured.
Additional Information: Please visit our website at www.NagsHeadWoods5Krun.org for further details, or contact us at NagsHeadWoods5K@gmail.com.
