USAF Marathon hits 10,000 mark

Published Aug. 12, 2010
By Daryl Mayer
88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Air Force Marathon registered runner #10,000 today surpassing a long-standing goal for the 14-year-old event.

There is still a month before the 5k run on Sept. 17 and the full marathon, half marathon and 10k run on Sept. 18. Registration for the half marathon reached its limit of runners yesterday and was closed. There are less than 200 slots remaining for the full marathon, but there are plenty of slots available for the 5k and 10k runs.

"We're thrilled to achieve this important milestone," said Molly Louden, Air Force Marathon Director. "Our goal is to make the Air Force Marathon a world-class event that is fun, rewarding and challenging. The increasing registration each year, in terms of bringing previous runners back and also attracting new ones, tells us we are hitting the mark."

Last year, the Marathon set an all-time record and posted a 35 percent increase over the previous year, but was still 31 runners short of 10,000.

For more information or to register for the Marathon, go to www.usafmarathon.com.