27th Yuengling Nags Head Woods 5K

Date

Start: Saturday, May 8, 2010 @ 8:00 AM

Address

Nags Head Woods Ecological Preserve
701 W Ocean Acres Dr. Kill Devil Hills, NC

Registration Closing Date

Thursday, May 6, 2010 @ 2:00 PM PST

Brief Description

27th annual 5K 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.

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.

Host hotel and restaurant discounts

Celebrate mom at the beach this Mother's Day and treat her to a beautiful room at our official host hotel. The oceanfront Ramada Plaza Nags Head Beach Hotel and associated Peppercorns Restaurant welcome participants. Call 800-635-1824 or 252-441-2151.

Packet Pickup

Friday, May 7, noon to 7 PM at the Nags Head Woods Ecological Preserve visitor center. Please make every effort to pick up your packet on Friday. Travel to Kill Devil Hills on Rt. 158. Turn west (away from the ocean) onto W. Ocean Acres Drive near mile post 9.5. Travel about 1 mile -- The visitor center is on the left (south side of the road). Race day packet pickup is discouraged, but will be available at the race site.

Parking & Shuttles to Race

Race day parking will be in the Dare County soccer fields off West Satterfield Landing Road, Kill Devil Hills. Signs and attendants will direct you from Rt. 158. Shuttles will transport entrants and spectators to and from the race start area beginning at 6:30 AM until noon. Come early to ensure making the 8 AM race start. There is NO parking at the race site.

Chip Timing

Timing provided by Jim Young & Associates. 5K participants will be provided a computerized chip to wear to insure accurate race time. A racer who loses his/her chip will be assessed $20. Volunteers will remove the chips in the chute after the race.

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 Results

Results will be posted on site, at the beach party, and at www.outerbanksrunningclub.org and www.runnc.com.

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.

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