Sunday, July 29, 2007

OBX® Marathon Set for November 11

The second annual OBX® Marathon, Gateway Bank Half Marathon and Kelly's Hospitality Group Fun Run will be held on Sunday, November 11, 2007. The range of running events is offered for everyone from serious competitors to novices.

The 26.2 mile event will be a USA Track & Field Association certified and sanctioned qualifying race for the Olympic Trials and the Boston Marathon. USATF has named the OBX Marathon as its North Carolina Association Championship event.

Proceeds from the event will benefit two local charities – the Dare Education Foundation and the Outer Banks Relief Foundation.

For more information, visit www.obxmarathon.org. – Shelby Kinnaird

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