OuterBanks Lighthouse Virtual Challenge - 117.3-Miles in 31-Days

Wednesday, March 1 – Monday, April 10, 2023 Past event
12:00 AM EST (midnight)
Albemarle, North Carolina
$30.00 · 1 race

Event summary

Join the excitement of the Outer Banks Lighthouse Virtual Challenge, running from March 1 to April 10, 2023! This unique event invites participants to embark on a virtual journey of 117.3 miles across the stunning Outer Banks, starting from the iconic Currituck Lighthouse and culminating at the beautiful Ocracoke Island Lighthouse. Whether you choose to run or walk, you can complete the challenge at your own pace, averaging just 3.78 miles per day.

As you traverse this scenic route, you'll not only enjoy the fresh air and exercise but also discover fascinating facts about the Outer Banks and its historic lighthouses. With multiple milestones to reach, participants will have the chance to win exciting door prizes along the way! Plus, every finisher will receive a special award, along with a choice of a stylish T-shirt or tank top. Don't miss this opportunity to stay active, explore the beautiful Outer Banks, and connect with fellow enthusiasts in this uplifting virtual challenge!

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  • Outerbanks Lighthouse Challenge 117.3-miles in 31-Days

    Virtual

    Includes T-Shirt or Tank Option

    Wednesday, Mar 1, 2023

    $30.00

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Organiser's description

OBX LIGHTHOUSE MARCH VIRTUAL CHALLENGE - 117.3-MILES IN 31-DAYS

DID YOU KNOW THAT THE OUTER BANKS IS A GIANT SANDBAR THE OBX IS COMPOSED OF SAND AND SEDIMENT AND NOT ACTUALLY ATTACHED TO ANYTHING AS AN ISLAND WOULD BE.

YOU CAN GET YOUR MILES IN AND LEARN INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE OUTER BANKS IN THE OUTER BANKS LIGHTHOUSE VIRTUAL 117.3-MILE CHALLENGE IN MARCH.

THE OBX LIGHTHOUSES ARE SOME OF THE GEMS OF THE CAROLINA'S. VIRTUALLY JOURNEY THE 117.3-MILES FROM CURRITUCK TO OCRACOKE DURING THE MONTH OF MARCH.

YOU CAN RUN OR WALK AT YOUR OWN PACE. YOU CAN RUN OR WALK ON THE ROAD, ON THE SIDEWALKS, ON THE TRAILS OR ON A TREADMILL. AVERAGE 3.78-MILES PER DAY AND YOU WILL GET IT DONE.

YOU WILL VIRTUALLY START AT THE CURRITUCK LIGHTHOUSE AND RUN/WALK 42.8-MILES TO THE BODIE ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE. ONCE THERE, YOU WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR DOOR PRIZES. NEXT STOP, VIRTUALLY HEAD DOWN THE ROAD 43.1-MILES TO REACH THE CAPE HATTERAS LIGHTHOUSE, WHERE YOU WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR MORE DOOR PRIZES. EASE ON DOWN THE ROAD ANOTHER 31.4-MILES TO THE OCRACOKE ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE BY THE END OF MARCH AND YOU WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR MORE PRIZES!

ALONG THE WAY, YOU WILL REACH MILESTONES AND LEARN A BIT OF OUTER BANKS INFORMATION AND TRIVIA.

T-SHIRTS - AWARDS

ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE YOUR CHOICE OF A T-SHIRT OR TANK TOP. FINISHERS WILL RECEIVE A FINISHERS AWARD. WE WILL SHIP THE T-SHIRTS AND TANKS AT THE END OF THE CHALLENGE ALONG WITH THE AWARDS TO PARTICIPANTS THAT LIVE OUTSIDE STANLY COUNTY. THOSE THAT LIVE IN STANLY COUNTY, YOU CAN STOP BY UWHARRIE DASH AND PICK YOUR ITEMS UP.

ENTERING RESULTS

THANK YOU FOR TAKING UP THE UWHARRIE DASH OBX VIRTUAL LIGHTHOUSE CHALLENGE

YOUR GOAL - RUN/WALK 117.3-MILES DURING THE MONTH OF MARCH.

IF YOU AVERAGE 3.78-MILES PER DAY, YOU GOT THIS.

HERE'S A FEW THINGS:

1 - WALKING AND RUNNING MILES COUNT.
2- YOU DO NOT HAVE TO RUN EVERYDAY. ALL THAT MATTERS IS THAT YOU RUN/WALK 117.3-MILES IN MARCH.
3- YOU CAN RUN/WALK ON THE TREADMILL, ON THE TRAILS, ON THE ROAD, ON THE SIDEWALK.
4- IF YOU RUN/WALK 2-MILES IN THE MORNING AND 2.2-IN THE EVENING, THAT WOULD BE 4.2-MILES FOR THE DAY.

ENTERING RESULTS

1- ON THE RUNSIGNUP LIGHTHOUSE PAGE, CLICK ON THE RESULTS BAR ON THE MENU.
2-CLICK ON THE SUBMIT VIRTUAL RESULTS LINK
3-ENTER YOUR NAME CLICK ON LOOKUP REGISTRATION
4- CLICK ON LOG ACTIVITIES
5-ENTER YOUR MILES. TIME IS OPTIONAL.

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU KEEP UP WITH LOGGING YOUR MILES ON A REGULAR BASIS.

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Location

154 S. First St., Albemarle, 28001, NC, United States

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