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Description
The Outer Banks Triathlon (all three races) will start and finish next to Dare County Regional Airport and the NC Aquarium. The swim portion is located at the Old Swimming Hole location next to the airport. The bike will be an out-and-back race on 64, over the Mann’s Harbor Bridge and into the village of Mashoes. The running portions of the three races will be out-and-back courses through the airport, through the Mother Vineyard neighborhood and along the bike path to Heritage Point subdivision.
Schedule of Events
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Friday, September 21, 2012 Location: on Roanoke Island, 3 miles north of Manteo off highway 64 Street Address: NC Aquarium, 374 Airport Rd., Manteo, NC 27954 |
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Saturday, September 22, 2012 |
OLYMPIC DISTANCE |
Sunday September 23, 2012
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SPRINT DISTANCE
5:45 to 6:30 am - Packet Pickup/Registration
Transition Closes at 7:15 am
7:30 am START – Swimmers on course
7:45 am First Biker on course
9:00 am Last Biker on course
8:30 am First runner on course
10:30 am Last Biker off course
11:30 am Last runner finish
10:00 to 12:00pm – Post Race Party
11:00 am – Awards
*1 – 4.5 HR RACE*
CLICK HERE to print the Schedule of Events (2011 races)
CLICK HERE to see and print course maps for the Sprint, Olympic and Half Triathlones
Race Day Traffic
Cyclists will be crossing the Manns Harbor Bridge between 7:45AM-12:45PM on Saturday, and between 7:30AM-10:15AM on Sunday.
NC State Highway Patrol and Dare County Sheriff’s Office may deem it necessary to limit or stop vehicular traffic on Manns Harbor Bridge during the above mentioned times.
Questions?
Please call the OBSE office Monday through Thursday during normal business hours at 252-255-6273 or email us at info@obxse.org. The OBSE office will be closed on Friday, September 21th. Staff will be on-site to answer questions.
Weekend Fun Links
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
We invite you to visit the NC Aquarium during packet pick-up and on race day! This 68,000 square foot facility has something for everyone, and features sharks, alligators, and river otters as well as programming that includes dive shows, live animal encounters and feeding programs. Be sure to include a visit to the Aquarium for a fun, exciting, and educational experience!
Tickets are available for purchase on-site:
$8.00 for adults
$7.00 for Seniors (ages 62 and up)
$6.00 for Youth (3-12) and children 2 and under are free
Directions: located on Roanoke Island, 3 miles north of Manteo off highway 64
Street Address: 374 Airport Rd. Manteo, NC 27954
Hours: 9-5 daily Phone: 252-473-3494 or 1-866-332-3475
Airport Road will see the heaviest impact of traffic and cyclists between the hours of 7:30AM-1PM on Saturday, and 7AM-10:30AM on Sunday. Cyclists will be crossing the Manns Harbor Bridge between 7:45AM-12:45PM on Saturday, and between 7:30AM-10:15AM on Sunday. NC State Highway Patrol and Dare County Sheriff’s Office may deem it necessary to limit or stop vehicular traffic on Manns Harbor Bridge during the above mentioned times.
Airport Road will see the heaviest impact of traffic and cyclists between the hours of 7:30AM-1PM on Saturday, and 7AM-10:30AM on Sunday. Cyclists will be crossing the Manns Harbor Bridge between 7:45AM-12:45PM on Saturday, and between 7:30AM-10:15AM on Sunday. NC State Highway Patrol and Dare County Sheriff’s Office may deem it necessary to limit or stop vehicular traffic on Manns Harbor Bridge during the above mentioned times.
