What was I thinking?? 26° F with a wind chill factor of 10° F
This was my first year running this race, the wind was bitter cold at the race but I would not have missed it for anything! Absolutely fantastic race! If you're looking for all the bells and whistles (sponsor giveaways, timing chips, etc) this race doesn't have that but for a good reason. Funds go to support a local church organization that feeds families in need in the Shallotte NC area. What makes this race spectacular is the comraderie! You won't enjoy meeting a group of runners any more than you will this group and they come from all over - Raleigh, Eden, Wilmington, Charlotte, Calabash, Lexington, etc. and they greet each other like long lost friends.
The race is timed using barcodes on the bibs which are scanned as you cross the finish line. The route runs over an inlet bridge (OIB) which is not too steep for even the most amateur runner and the view from the top is breathtaking. You can see for miles, both the community and the ocean. The remainder of the route (for both 5K and Half Marathon) is predominantly flat.
Definitely on my list for 2011 although I will be paying very close attention to the weather forecast! Typical temperatures are 55-65° so this was an unusually cold day for OIB, but worth every shiver!
Manual Time: 46:15
NOTE: I was 76th out of 103 runners in the 5K, there were 168 runners in the Half Marathon.
This was my first year running this race, the wind was bitter cold at the race but I would not have missed it for anything! Absolutely fantastic race! If you're looking for all the bells and whistles (sponsor giveaways, timing chips, etc) this race doesn't have that but for a good reason. Funds go to support a local church organization that feeds families in need in the Shallotte NC area. What makes this race spectacular is the comraderie! You won't enjoy meeting a group of runners any more than you will this group and they come from all over - Raleigh, Eden, Wilmington, Charlotte, Calabash, Lexington, etc. and they greet each other like long lost friends.
The race is timed using barcodes on the bibs which are scanned as you cross the finish line. The route runs over an inlet bridge (OIB) which is not too steep for even the most amateur runner and the view from the top is breathtaking. You can see for miles, both the community and the ocean. The remainder of the route (for both 5K and Half Marathon) is predominantly flat.
Definitely on my list for 2011 although I will be paying very close attention to the weather forecast! Typical temperatures are 55-65° so this was an unusually cold day for OIB, but worth every shiver!
Manual Time: 46:15
NOTE: I was 76th out of 103 runners in the 5K, there were 168 runners in the Half Marathon.
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