Set on the wide flat sands in front of the historic ‘Old Station’ public bath house in Kitty Hawk. This charity event benefits the Outer Banks Relief Foundation which raises funds to help people on the Outer Banks with debilitating diseases and families in crisis. The Sandbar 5K Race starts on the beach at the MP 4.5 lifeguard tower. Participants run north on the beach then back south to the start/finish line. The 1st place overall male and female finishers will win vacation packages on the Outer Banks. The 2nd & 3rd place overall male & female finishers will win awards and other prizes. Awards will be given to the top 3 finishers in the following age groups: 9 and under,10-12,13-17,18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55 and up.
Directions
The Annual OBX Sandbar 5K Race starts on the beach at the MP 4 lifeguard tower and runs north and then south back to the start/finish line. This Access is on the beach road beside the Black Pelican restaurant. Parking is available at the access and at the Black Pelican.
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