History & Heritage Race showcases historic 'Air Force One' plane to wrap up 2023 season

WRIGHT- PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – A unique Boeing VC-137C plane known as SAM 26000, which served as “Air Force One” for eight presidents from Kennedy to Clinton, will be the sixth retired aircraft to headline the 2023 History & Heritage Race Series, powered by the Air Force Marathon,

Air Force Marathon set to include fireworks, military flyovers during opening ceremonies

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Area residents should expect loud noises including fireworks and military flyovers in the vicinity of the National Museum of the United States Air Force during the opening ceremonies of the 2023 Air Force Marathon Saturday, Sept. 16.Initial opening ceremonies

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. 16. 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. Operations

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

Marathon office ‘dominates the dirty work’ by showcasing Wright-Patt, Air Force on a global scale

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – In the early-morning hours on the third Saturday in September, the sharp crack of a starting pistol echoes across the flat plains of Dayton, commencing the annual Air Force Marathon.Thousands of runners start their watches and begin an hourslong journey

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

History & Heritage race showcases Tacit Blue in fifth event of 2023

Sign up now! Inaugural Museum Mile set for May 11

WRIGHT- PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – There is only one week left until the first Museum Mile. Runners and walkers must register before or on race day May 11, or until entries are filled.The event honors the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force’s 100th anniversary.  Hosted by the Air Force