WHY OBSE?

Success of MarathonPrime Location for Sporting EventsOutside InterestKeep it “Local”Support Local Charities

OBSEMission

The mission of the OBSE is to organize and promote sporting events and competition,

healthy living lifestyles, provide financial resources for needed relief and support for

education while contributing to the economic impact for the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

~OBSE is a non-profit organization.~

Economic Impact

Shoulder Season EventsLarge numbers of participantsExpose new visitors to the Outer BanksJob CreationSpending $$ Locally

The Gateway Bank Outer Banks Marathon and OBSE events have generated approximately

$25.6 Million Dollars in Local Economic Impact over the past 6 years.

2012 Projected Total Economic ImpactBased on 10,000 estimated total OBSE event

participants and their guests.

$10,060,000

2011 Nags Head Economic Impact From All EventsRegistration data indicated:

Average # of Nights participants stayed - 2 nights Average # of guests brought with them - 2.5 guestsTotal number of Hotels booked 869Total number of Rental Houses booked 514

OBVB Projected Economic Impact Formula:Per Night- Hotel $85 Rental House $525

Total Hotel Revenue $147,730Total Rental Home Revenue + $539,700 Total $687,430

2975 Participants indicated staying in Nags HeadAmount spent daily per person $75 Average of 3.5 people staying 2 days

Total $1,115,625

Total 2011 Estimated Economic Impact for Nags Head $1,115,625 Per Diem + $687,430 Accommodations

$1,803,055 Total Economic Impact

Based on % of share in 2011 alone, NH received an estimated $10,700 in occupancy tax from the County.

More Local Impact

100% of net proceeds split 50/50 The Dare Education Foundation The Outer Banks Relief Foundation

Featured Events

Flying Pirate Half Marathon and First Flight 5K April 21-22, 2012

Outer Banks Triathlon Series Sept. 22-23, 2012

Outer Banks Marathon, Half, 8K, 5K and Fun Run Nov. 10-11, 2012

Healthy Kids

initiative

Organize and promote healthy kids programsPartner with local groups

GOFAR kids running program Healthy Carolinians Fun RunOuter Banks Running Club

Supports student volunteer groups with small donations

New for 2012

April 21, 2012 Location KDH Lifesaving Station Beach AccessAdventure 5k and Family Fun Run Team oriented, family friendly with a variety of challengesMeets the market demand for new, diverse activities

Questions?Lynda Wood or Jim Snyder

2004 S. Croatan Hwy Suite 15 & 16Nags Head, N.C. 27959

252-255-6273

PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS