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Marathon Month In The Outer Banks

Some would consider the month of November marathon season. After all, New York, Philadelphia and Seattle all run their 26.2 miles during the month. However, for most people, these races, especially the one in NYC, are quite difficult to register for--let alone qualify for.

However, there's also the Outer Banks Marathon set along the backdrop of North Carolina's barrier islands. It's a point-to-point course, meaning you won't have to circle back around and go past the same sights over and over again. Cool fall temperatures greet runners as they traverse sand dunes, the Wright Brothers National Memorial, and of course, Albemarle Sound.

It's a pretty flat course except for when you cross the bridge around mile marker 23 onto Roanoke Island. If you're totally ridiculous, feel free to dress like a pirate---you won't be the only one! There's still time to register, but hurry up, as the starting gun fires on November 9.

Related Stories:
· OBX Marathon [Official Site]
· Marathons coverage [Jaunted]

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