OBX Triathalon Needs Volunteers: September 9-11

Posted on September 4, 2011

Plan on visiting the OBX from the 9-11? Outer Banks Sporting Events, sponsor of the Outer Banks Triathlon are in need of volunteers from September 9th through the 11th to set up water stations, work the expos and offer support to runners from start to finish. Unfortunately Hurricane Irene caused a number of previous volunteers to withdraw from the event.

OBSE’s proceeds from the event are split between the Outer Banks Community Foundation and the Outer Banks Relief Foundation. As you can imagine these organizations are expected to show a significant increase in requests for financial aid from their community in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene. The triathlon is just another small way to help rebuild our area.

If you will be in the area or would like to know how you can help please visit the Outer Banks Triathlon site for more information.

Pedal, Foot, Paddle Triathlon on the Outer Banks

Posted on March 8, 2011

Currituck Outer Banks - Whalehead Club

Mark your calendars. The Whalehead Club is hosting a special kind of triathlon beginning Saturday, April 23- 8:00am-11:00am at the Currituck Heritage Park.

The “Pedal-Foot-Paddle” event will begins with a 7-mile scenic cycle through Corolla followed by a 2-mile run on the beach at low-tide, wrapping up with a 1-mile kayak paddle on the Currituck Sound.

If you consider yourself more of a leisurely-minded person, there will also be an event for you! The “Land and Light” tour will allow you to enjoy the views as you climb the Currituck Beach Lighthouse, followed by a stroll through the park ending at the front porch of the historic Whalehead Club.

Great events for individuals or families, to register go to active.com or whaleheadclub.com/events.php.

Outer Banks Triathlon On for September

Posted on July 16, 2010

Outer Banks Triathlon

The Outer Banks Triathlon is back, and perhaps bigger and more well organized than ever.

An OBX triathlon was a staple on the Outer Banks for 24 years…before triathlons were as popular as today. Unfortunately, things changed, and there hasn’t been a true triathlon on the Outer Banks in about seven years. Attempts have been made in the past couple years to get the triathlon going again, but weather and water conditions have not cooperated. A couple years ago there was “dirty water” in Manteo, and last year an offshore hurricane cancelled the swim leg due to large waves. The races went on as duathlons – bike and run only – but that takes a lot of the excitement out of the race.

In 2010, the triathlon is going back to its roots. This year’s Outer Banks Triathlon start, finish and transition area will be at the Old Swimming Hole between the Dare County Airport and the N. C. Aquarium on the north end of Roanoke Island on Sept. 18-19. It will consist of three races that feature the same format, swim, ride and run, but with different distances – Sprint, Olympic and Half.

The route is ideal for racers with a newly-paved road and a canopy of trees that help to keep racers out of the sun. The Old Swimming Hole also offers a beach and grassy park with Gazebo for spectators and racers to enjoy.

Outer Banks Sporting Events organizers are looking for 250 volunteers as they plan to host three triathlon races over two days in September. To volunteer or for more information, call Jim Snyder at 252-255-6273.

OUTER BANKS TRIATHLON FESTIVAL
September 18-19, 2010

Registration is now open for a weekend of “fun in the sun” at the Outer Banks Triathlon Festival! Although this is one of OBSE’s newest events, the triathlon was held over 25 years ago! The swimming portion of the race will be from the Old Swimming Hole on Roanoke Island, with the bike and running portion traversing the island and the mainland.

Following OBSE’s style of putting on a great race, we will have live music, food and awards at the post race Pirate Jamboree! Join us for a great race and a ”Party Like a Pirate!” good time….Arrrgh!!!

Half Distance
Saturday, September 18
1.2 Mile Swim / 56 Mile Bike / 13.1 Mile Run

Olympic Distance
Sunday, September 19
1500 Meter Swim / 24.5 Mile Bike / 6.2 Mile Run

Sprint Distance
Sunday, September 19
750 Meter Swim / 13.5 Mile Bike / 5K Run

For additional information and to register, go to www.obxtriathlon.org

Outer Banks Triathlon

Posted on August 13, 2009

Event Information
Outer Banks Sprint Triathlon
August 23rd, 2009 Nags Head, NC
» Registration for Event

» 1000 meter open water swim
» 14 mile bike
» 5 km run
» Start time: 7:00 am
» Participants (58 of 400) Register Individual
» Register Relay
» Volunteer

Race Description
Outer Banks Triathlon makes its re-apperance in a new location on the beach! The distinct towns and villages of the Outer Banks has so much to explore with more than twenty national, state and historic sites to over one hundred miles of dynamic barrier islands. Add the many quaint shops, unique coastal restaurants, safe family environment and variety of affordable accommodations there is no better time to book your 2009 summer retreat.The swim will take place in the Atlantic Ocean with start on the sandy white beaches. The direction of the swim will depend on the tide. During the month of August, the Outer Banks Beaches have typically small waves due to the wind direction.

The bike will be completely flat out and back on Virgina Dare Trail or more commonly known as Beach Road.

The run will also be completely flat out and back on Beach Road Pedestrain Sidewalk. The pedestrian sidewalk which is 8-10 feet in length, so there is plenty of room to run.

» Registration for Event

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