Kettering woman takes half marathon

Mindy Leisure of Kettering, Ohio, is presented with a medal by Air Force Materiel Command commander, Gen. Bruce Carlson after finishing as the first female overall in the half marathon on Sept. 15. The half marathon was one of five U.S. Air Force Marathon events held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. (Christy Webb/U.S. Air Force)

Going for the Gold

Josh Cox of San Diego and Mammoth Lakes, Calif., sets a new U.S. Air Force Marathon record crossing the finish line with an official gun time of 2:20:57. (Christy Webb/U.S. Air Force)

Wheelchair marathon winner

Glen Ashlock, 46, of Dexter, Mich, celebrates after winning the wheelchair division of the U.S. Air Force Marathon on Sept 15. (Christy Webb/U.S. Air Force)

Full marathon start

Marathon runners pass through the starting gate at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force early on Sept. 15. The U.S. Air Force Marathon at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base attracted more than 6,300 runners. (Christy Webb/U.S. Air Force)

U.S. Air Force Force Marathon shatters record

Marathoners take off from starting line during the 11th Annual U.S. Air Force Marathon at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio on Sept. 15. Josh Cox, (third from left, wearing orange shoes) of San Diego and Mammoth Lakes, Calif., would go on to win the event with a record breaking official time of 2:20:57. More than 6,300 runners participated in five marathon events. (Christy Webb/U.S. Air Force)

Wheelchair racers fly during U.S. Air Force Marathon

Wheelchair marathon participants including Steven Lape (left) of Maineville, Ohio and Dick Pace (center) of Monette, Ark., break from the starting line during the United States Air Force Marathon Sept. 15 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Glen Ashlock of Dexter, Mich., won the wheelchair marathon with an official gun time of 1:54:05. (Christy Webb/U.S. Air Force)