29th Yuengling Nags Head Woods 5K Run

Date

Start: Saturday, May 12, 2012 @ 8:00 AM

Address

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

Registration Closing Date

Wednesday, May 9, 2012 @ 2:00 PM PST

Brief Description

29th 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

Standard registration is $32. Following discounted registration fees apply: Outer Banks Running Club members - $30. Military & dependents who are Outer Banks Running Club members - $28. Military & dependents who are not Outer Banks Running Club members - $30. Military includes active duty/guard/reserve. After April 23 add $5 to registration fee. Includes loaded goody bag, cool T-shirt, age group medals. Prize drawings, post-race OBX beach party with buffet and entertainment.

Fun Run Fee

$10 for non-competitive run or walk, 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 each 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 or included with sponsor hotel packages. Race registration closes May 9 or at 520 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 with a beautiful weekend on the Outer Banks beach. Treat her to a great room and package at our official host hotels. The oceanfront Ramada Plaza Nags Head Beach Hotel (800-635-1824 or 252-441-2151) and The oceanfront Hilton Garden Inn (252-261-1290) welcome you.

Packet Pickup

Friday, May 11, 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 on race day.

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. Gun time will be used for trophies & medals.

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 8 & under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-15, 16-18, 19-24 then five-year groups up to 75+. Trophies to the fastest military male and female. Trophy to the "Fastest Military Service" and "Fastest Elementary School on the OBX". 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 will be canceled for safety reasons in the event of severe weather. Water supplied at 5K start, turn-around, and finish. Slower runners and walkers must start at the back of the corral. This is 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 on the race website.

Race Beneficiaries

Race put on by North Banks Rotary Club and Outer Banks Kiwanis Club volunteers. Net proceeds will be distributed to charities with a primary focus on local outreach.

Course Records

Course records: Fastest male - Jason Page of Carrboro, 16:46 in 2005; Fastest female - Megan Holden of South Beach, NY, 18:37 in 2006; Fastest Mom on the Beach - Elizabeth DiBene of King George, VA, 22:39 in 2011; Fastest Military Service - USCG, 20:30 in 2011; Fastest Elementary School on the Beach - Ocracoke Elementary School, 23:29 in 2011. 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.

Additional Information

Standard race age-group awards, plus trophies for: Fastest Mom on the Beach, Fastest Elementary School on the Beach, Fastest Military Service, Fastest Military Male, Fastest Military Female.

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