• Air Force Marathon Thrives on Spirit of Support and Community

    On Sept. 20, more than 7,600 participants from all 50 states and 11 countries took part in the 29th annual United States Air Force Marathon. Support and encouragement echoed across every mile with volunteers ready to help runners tackle the hills, paths and roads.

  • Air Force Marathon: What you need to know

    When the calendar shifts from August to September at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, excitement begins to build. That anticipation comes from knowing the Air Force Marathon takes place on the third Saturday of September, as it has for the past 29 years.

  • Register now for best prices on Air Force Marathon entry

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Time is running out to score the best deal on 2024 Air Force Marathon entry fees. Effective Feb. 7, registration for the full and half marathons, Marathon Relay and Tailwind Trot will increase by $10, while the 10K and 5K rise by $5. Prices for the “Fly!

  • Corral system in effect at start line

     WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- To help expedite flow at the start line of the half and full marathons, a corral system will be used for this year’s Air Force Marathon.  Based on a runner’s time entered at registration, he or she will be assigned to corral “A,” “B” or “C.” Corral

  • 2023 Air Force Marathon weekend: What you need to know

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The 2023 Air Force Marathon weekend, which encompasses not only the titular 26.2-mile race but also a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 1K and various festivities open to the public, is set to take place at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force and Wright State

  • Marathon registration fees to increase Sept. 14

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – With only two weeks before the Air Force Marathon kicks off, participants can save on their race registration if signed up by Sept. 13, prior to the scheduled fifth and final price increase.This is the final opportunity to register online. All registrations

  • Waitlist remains for Air Force Marathon entry-fee donations

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – While you’re signing up for an Air Force Marathon event, why not give an Airman the gift of racing?  Each year, the Air Force Marathon hosts the gift-registration program, where a race participant can elect to pay the registration fee of a junior Airman