Early registration has advantages

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WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio --  Anyone registering for the Air Force Marathon before March 17 will be automatically entered to win an All Access Prize Package. 

"This is our third year for this contest, and we've had to move it from July to April and now March because the races keep filling up so fast. We didn't dare wait until after the April 2nd price increase because we think we'll already be closed out," said Molly Louden, Air Force Marathon Race Director.

Currently, marathon registration numbers are double that of 2011's pace. "At this rate, we are encouraging everyone to register now rather than miss out," Ms. Louden said. "Runners should check our website or facebook page to keep up-to-date on our registration percentages."

The 16th annual race, which takes place on September 15, 2012, includes a full marathon (26.2 miles), a half marathon (13.1 miles) and a 10K race (6.2 miles). A 5K race (3.1 miles), hosted by Wright State University, will take place on Friday evening, September 14.

1ST place winner of the All Access Prize Package will receive:
· 2-night stay at the Holiday Inn Dayton Fairborn
· 2 tickets to the Gourmet Pasta Dinner
· 2 tickets to the Breakfast of Champions
· 2 Honored Guest Tent Passes
· Honored Guest Parking Pass
· Super Size Goodie Bag

2nd place winner will receive:
· 2 tickets to the Gourmet Pasta Dinner
· 2 tickets to the Breakfast of Champions
· 2 Honored Guest Tent Passes
· Honored Guest Parking Pass
· Super Size Goodie Bag

3rd place winner will receive:
· 2 Honored Guest Tent Passes
· Honored Guest Parking Pass
· Super Size Goodie Bag

Everyone who registers for any of the races from January 1 through March 17, 2012 will automatically be entered into the drawing.  No purchase is necessary to win. To enter without registering, send your name, address, phone number and email address to: Air Force Marathon All Access Promotion, 5030 Patterson Parkway, Bldg. 219, Rm. 106, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, 45433. Entries must be postmarked by March 17, 2012. Winners will be notified by phone or email by March 30. A complete list of winners will appear in a future newsletter sent to all runners. Winners may pick up their prizes during packet pickup at the Sports and Fitness Expo at The Nutter Center, Sept. 13-14, 2012. Prizes are valid Sept. 14-15, 2012 only. No substitutions.

All marathon events are open to the public and the race is a Boston Marathon Qualifying event. To register, visit www.usafmarathon.com.

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The Air Force Marathon, presented by Northrop Grumman, USAA and Boeing, will be held September 15, 2012 at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, Dayton, Ohio. Other events include a half marathon and 10K to be held on the 15th. The Air Force Marathon 5K, hosted by Wright State University, will be held September 14 at the Nutter Center. The Sports and Fitness Expo will also be held at the Nutter Center on September 13-14. For more information or to register, go to www.usafmarathon.com