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Sept. 12, 2024
Altered gate hours, road closures set for race day

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Wright-Patterson Air Force Base will host the Air Force Marathon on Sept. 21. The following gate hours and road closures are scheduled: Area A: Gate 1A (Commissary Gate)The gate will be closed from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. as it’s part of the marathon route.
June 30, 2022
Airmen, civilians, family members prep for Air Force Marathon, develop resiliency

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- A group of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base personnel gather at a path on Skeel Avenue to run every Monday at 4 p.m.The route is 1.1 miles each way and participants are encouraged to run as much as they would like.The group formed around the start of the
Jan. 7, 2022
Spotlight: Alexandra Hausfeld

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oh. -- Name and rank: Alexandra Hausfeld, NF-3Unit of assignment: Air Force Marathon OfficeHow long have you been at Wright-Patt? 4 yearsWhat do you do at WPAFB? I am the marketing coordinator at the Air Force Marathon, which organizes multiple community endurance
Nov. 15, 2021
Air Force Marathon expands military discount to veterans, military service members for 2022 registration

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The 2022 Air Force Marathon is gearing up for registration on Jan. 1 with the new year arriving.Along with active duty, reservists, and National Guard members, discounts will be also offered to veterans and members of the ROTC. All who qualify will be offered
Oct. 1, 2021
C-119 Flying Boxcar revealed as final aircraft in Air Force Marathon race series

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The C-119 Flying Boxcar will be the sixth and final historical aircraft featured in the inaugural History & Heritage Race Series, powered by the Air Force Marathon, beginning November 1.The History & Heritage Race Series will hold six virtual races throughout
Sept. 22, 2021
Ghostrider debuts as the next Air Force Marathon featured aircraft

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Blasting its way in to be featured as the 26th Annual Air Force Marathon aircraft and to celebrate the Air Force 75th anniversary, is the AC-130J Ghostrider.As the 2022 featured aircraft, the AC-130J Ghostrider is a highly modified C-130 which contains
Aug. 20, 2021
Air Force Marathon goes virtual

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE - Due to increased COVID-19 transmission rates both locally and statewide, the Air Force Marathon has transitioned into a virtual-only event.“Teammates, I didn’t make this decision lightly — we wrestled with this quite a bit, but know that we are trying to keep your
March 4, 2021
NEWS RELEASE: Air Force Marathon prices increase March 8

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Participants of the Air Force Marathon can save a little money on registration this year if registered by March 8, when the second price increase will occur.As this year marks the 25th Anniversary of the Air Force Marathon, race director Brandon Hough is ready

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