Outer Banks Triathlon

Friday–Saturday, September 11–12
Roanoke Island / Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, Manteo

Athletes take on the Croatan Sound and roads of Roanoke Island during the annual Outer Banks Triathlon. Friday includes packet pickup and race preparation at Fort Raleigh, with racing beginning Saturday morning at the Old Swimming Hole. The Olympic race starts at 7 a.m., followed by the Sprint at 7:10 a.m. Spectators are welcome to come out and cheer on athletes as they swim, bike, and run their way across Roanoke Island. Spectator shuttles operate between the race area and Fort Raleigh Saturday morning. Strollers and pets are not allowed.

Photo ID Required: All athletes are required to show a photo ID. Have your bib number ready! If you don’t know your bib number, there will be a separate line up to request it. Knowing your bib number expedites the pickup process. NO PHOTO ID, NO RACE, NO EXCEPTIONS.

USAT Rules: Athletes may only pick up their own packets. Under no circumstances may an athlete pick up a packet for another person. All relay members must be present to receive the packet, or we will split up the relay packet for each participant. Youth athletes without an ID must be accompanied by a parent/guardian with a photo ID. Parents cannot pick the packet up if the youth athlete is not with them.

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Packet Pick-Up Schedule

Packet Pickup:
Friday, September 11, 1-6 p.m.
Ft. Raleigh National Historic Site on Roanoke Island
1401 National Park Dr, Manteo, NC 27954
4.5 miles north of Manteo off HWY 64

Changes in Race Day Participant Parking Location – PLEASE READ!

Race Day Morning: Allow yourself some extra time by arriving a little earlier. You’ll be parking at the finish at Ft. Raleigh National Historic Site in the Lost Colony parking lot.

PLEASE NOTE: Athletes will be shuttled over first. Spectators will be allowed to be shuttled after all athletes are gone to the start with and take a shuttle back to the finish during one of the scheduled shuttles running throughout the day. Spectators with their own vehicles must park at Fort Raleigh. No parking is available at the Old Swimming Hole. The Aquarium is opened that day as well as the SPCA and Airport. IF you park in those lots, you will be towed. So you must take the shuttle to Fort Raleigh start/finish. NO EXCEPTIONS!

***Last shuttle to swim start from Fort Raleigh is at 6:30 a.m.***

Hydration & Aid Stations

Run Course aid stations will be at (near) each mile marker
Water, Gatorade and Gu gels will be available
Bananas and pretzels will be available at the turn around
Port-O-Johns are located at the swim start, near all Run Course aid stations and at the Finish area.

We encourage you to be as self-supported as possible with the hydration you may need, like a hand-held water vessel for the run.