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Monday, September 21st, 2026
PO Box 3455, Kill Devil Hills NC
5K · 1 Mile
72–76°F · some rain risk
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70–73°F
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74–76°F
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76–78°F
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78–79°F
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67–68°F
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69–75°F
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75–77°F
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Cloudy · 74–84°F
Monday, Sep 21starts near 74°F · 11% chance of rain · wind up to 10 mph
About this race
OBX GO FAR Fall Program Registration
Date: September 21, 2026
Location: PO Box 3455, Kill Devil Hills, NC
For more information, visit the official page: OBX GO FAR Race
Who/What
- Organization: OBX GO FAR (GO OUT FOR A RUN), a non-profit program for students.
- Target Age: Elementary and middle school students in Dare County: homeschool and private school children are welcome.
- Event: Training for the Dare to Scare 5K & Fun Run on October 24th at 8AM in Manteo.
- Training Duration: 5 weeks from September 21 to October 23.
Cost
- Total Fee: $48 for both 5K & Fun Run to cover gear costs.
- Included Items: GO FAR T-shirt, medal, and swag for each participant.
- Additional Note: Registration covers participation in the Dare to Scare event: no separate registration required.
- Family Registration: Family members wishing to run must register separately for the Dare to Scare run here: Dare to Scare Run
Scholarships
- Availability: Scholarships available for families in need: limited to one per family.
- Donations: Consider donating to support families requiring assistance.
- Registration Process: Register on the website for scholarship under the scholarship tab.
- Website: Visit www.obxgofar.org for more information.
When/Where
- Training Schedule: Begins September 21 - October 23, 2026.
- Locations: 7 different training locations available.
- Practice Duration: Approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour per session.
- Equipment: Students should bring a water bottle and wear proper running shoes.
Open to All Children
Program is open to elementary (K-5) and middle school (grades 6-8) students from any school type, including homeschooled, private, or public school students.
Practice Locations
- CHES: Monday & Wednesday from 2:30pm-3:30pm, front of the school.
- FFES: Monday & Wednesday, following school dismissal until 3:30pm, 2nd grade hall.
- KHES: Monday & Wednesday, following school dismissal until 3:30pm, gym.
- MES: Monday & Wednesday until 3:30pm, front of the school.
Additional Locations
- NHES: Monday & Wednesday from 2:30pm-3:30pm at Dowdy Park next to Nags Head Elementary.
- FFMS & MMS: Monday & Wednesday immediately after 3:20pm until 4:30pm.
- CHSS: Tuesday & Thursday immediately following dismissal until 4:30, alongside the track team.
- Contact: Email [email protected] for shoe scholarships and assistance.
Program Reminders
- Essentials: Children need running shoes and water bottles for every practice.
- Shoe Scholarships: Available for families in need.
- Weather Cancellations: Announcements will be posted on Facebook and via email by 12:00 pm.
- Stay Updated: Follow us on Facebook for the latest info on cancellations and program updates.
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