OBX GO FAR 2026 FALL PROGRAM REGISTRATION

WHO/WHAT

• Organization: OBX GO FAR (GO OUT FOR A RUN) is a non-profit organization that offers a training program in the fall and spring to elementary and middle school age students in Dare County (Homeschool, private school children are welcome).
• Event: This season we will be training for the Dare to Scare 5K & Fun Run to be held in Manteo on Saturday, October 24th at 8AM.
• Training Duration: Training for both 5K & Fun Runners will be 5 weeks long from September 21-October 23.
• Location Information: A list of location times and training days can be found below.

COST

• Registration Fee: Cost will be the same for the 5K & Fun Run at $48 to cover gear costs for each student.
• Inclusions: Every child will receive their GO FAR T-shirt, medal and swag for participating in GO FAR.
• Cost Coverage: These fees will help to cover some of the costs of these items (The average cost per child including all fees is over $110 per child).
• Important Note: Your child's registration in OBX GO FAR covers the cost for their participation in the Dare to Scare 5K & Fun Run, please DO NOT complete a registration for the Dare 2 Scare race for your child.

SCHOLARSHIPS

• Availability: Scholarships are available! If you are in need of a scholarship for your child to participate in GO FAR this season.
• Limit: WE HAVE A LIMIT OF ONE SCHOLARSHIP PER FAMILY!
• Support: If you are not in need of a scholarship, consider donating to our program to help provide for those families who are in need!
• Application: YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR CHILD DIRECTLY ON OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.OBXGOFAR.ORG UNDER THE SCHOLARSHIP TAB TO RECEIVE A SCHOLARSHIP FOR YOUR CHILD.

WHEN/WHERE

• Training Schedule: Training will begin Sept. 21 - October 23, 2026. Both 5K & Fun Run will train for all 5 weeks.
• Final Race: Our final race will be held in Manteo at the DARE TO SCARE 5K & FUN RUN.
• Registration Note: Your child's registration in OBX GO FAR covers the cost for their participation in the Dare to Scare 5K or Fun Run.
• Locations: We will hold GO FAR at 7 locations this season. Practices will last on average 45 minutes to one hour.

ELIGIBILITY

• Age Range: GO FAR is open to all children elementary ages (K-5) and middle school ages (grades 6-8).
• School Type: For homeschooled, private or public school students! You do not have to attend Dare County Schools to participate!

PRACTICE LOCATIONS

• CHES: Will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30pm-3:30pm at the school front.
• FFES: Will meet on Mondays & Wednesdays until 3:30pm, inside 2nd grade hall.
• KHES: Will meet on Mondays & Wednesdays until 3:30pm in the gym.
• MES: Will meet on Mondays & Wednesdays until 3:30pm at the front of MES.

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS

• NHES: Will meet on Mondays & Wednesdays from 2:30pm-3:30pm at Dowdy Park.
• FFMS & MMS: Will meet on Mondays & Wednesdays until 4:30pm at FFMS & MES.
• CHSS: Will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays until 4:30pm, practicing alongside the track team.
• Program Reminders: Children need running shoes and their water bottle every practice.

IMPORTANT LINKS

• Registration: Register for OBX GO FAR
• Dare to Scare Registration: Register for Dare to Scare Run