Outer Banks Marathon Weekend

Dates: Friday–Sunday, November 6–8, 2026
Locations: Race expo at Ramada Plaza Nags Head Oceanfront; Saturday races at Wright Brothers National Memorial, Kill Devil Hills; Sunday races at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, Manteo
Cost: Race registration fees vary by event.

Celebrate a weekend of running and community spirit with events for a range of ages and abilities. Saturday features the Surf Pediatrics Surf & Soar 8K, 5K and Color Fun Run. Sunday brings the TowneBank Outer Banks Marathon and Half Marathon, followed by an after-party at The Lost Colony.

Weekend schedule:

• Friday: Packet pickup, late registration and expo, 1–7 p.m.
• Saturday: 8K at 7:30 a.m.; 5K at 7:45 a.m.; Color Fun Run at 8 a.m. Packet pickup and expo continue from 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
• Sunday: Marathon at 7 a.m.; half marathon at 7:15 a.m.; after-party begins at 9:30 a.m.

Runners must collect their packets before their race day; race-day packet pickup is not available. Spectators are welcome to cheer on participants.