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Air Force half marathon sells out

By Tiffany Johnson, USAF Marathon Office / Published April 17, 2014

Boston Marathon Race Director Dave McGillivray is scheduled to speak at the 2014 Air Force Marathon. (courtesy photo)
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Those that attend the Breakfast of Champions will have a chance for a question-and-answer session with the Air Force Marathon’s featured speaker Boston Marathon Director Dave McGillivray. (courtesy photo)

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WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Air Force Marathon has continued selling out at a record pace when the half marathon closed on April 15, four weeks earlier than 2013.

"Our race's growth is phenomenal," said Rob Aguiar, race director. "I'm always so impressed and so grateful for the loyalty of our runners, spectators and volunteers."

Mr. Aguiar said the entire event is 86 percent full. The full marathon, Gourmet Pasta Dinner and Breakfast of Champions are the only remaining events open."

The dinner and the breakfast will feature Boston Marathon Director Dave McGillivray as the featured speaker.

"The Gourmet Pasta Dinner is held at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force," he added, "The dinner is held in the Modern Flight gallery surrounded by historical aircraft. Attendees get to experience Air Force history while listening to a running industry legend."

More than 900 participants will attend the Gourmet Pasta Dinner, but less than 300 tickets are left for the dinner. Purchase tickets at www.usafmarathon.com.

The Breakfast of Champions is a more exclusive event with only 200 tickets available. Attendees will have to chance for a question-and-answer session with an expert panel, featuring Boston Marathon Director Dave McGillivray, AFM Chief Medical Consultant Dr. Mark Cucuzzella and Pace Team Captain Jim Crist.

The Air Force Marathon, presented by Northrop Grumman, USAA and Boeing, will be held Sept. 20 at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. Participants start and finish at the National Air Force Museum, and spectators are welcome at the museum or in downtown Fairborn.

The Air Force Marathon, presented by Northrop Grumman, USAA and Boeing, will be Saturday, September 20, 2014. The Sports & Fitness Expo is held at Wright State University's Nutter Center and will be Thursday, September 18, and Friday, September 19. The event will also feature a Gourmet Pasta Dinner and Breakfast of Champions on Friday, September 19. Get more information about the race at www.usafmarathon.com.