Air Force Marathon registration prices to increase Feb. 12 Published Jan. 29, 2026 By Lisa M. Riley 88th Air Base Wing WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE - Ohio -- As winter rolls by and race training picks up, Air Force Marathon participants can save on 2026 entry fees if registering by Feb. 11. Effective Feb. 12, registration for the full and half marathons will increase by $10, while the 10K and 5K rise by $5. Prices for the “Aim High Challenge” series will climb by $15-$20 depending on the event. Active duty, reservists, Guard members, veterans, retired military and ROTC cadets are offered a $10 discount for the in-person full or half marathon and “Aim High Challenge” series, and $5 off the 10K or 5K. DISTANCE Through Feb. 11 Feb. 12 – May 12 MARATHON $95 $105 HALF-MARATHON $85 $95 10K $50 $55 5K $35 $40 TAILWIND TROT 1K KIDS RUN $15 $15 AIM HIGH CHALLENGE SERIES (5k + FULL MARATHON) $125 $145 AIM HIGH CHALLENGE SERIES (5k + HALF MARATHON) $115 $135 AIM HIGH CHALLENGE SERIES (5k + 10k) $80 $95 Virtual race options are available for participants who wish to join from afar for the marathon, half marathon, 10K or 5K events. Prices will increase from $50 to $55. The Air Force Marathon and Finish Line Festival will be held Saturday, Sept. 19. Racers can pick up their bibs and race packets Sept. 18-19 at the Health & Fitness Expo at Wright State University’s Nutter Center. The gourmet pasta dinner, 5K and Tailwind Trot are scheduled for Sept 18. For more information about race weekend, visit www.usafmarathon.com.