• Air Force Marathon rules and regulations

     WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Safety on course For the safety and enjoyment of all participants, the courses are restricted to registered runners/walkers, wheelchair division participants and official race personnel only. No animals, bicycles, scooters, skates or wheeled vehicles (other

  • Nearly 75 vendors lined up for Health & Fitness Expo

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Air Force Marathon Health & Fitness Expo will be held at the Wright State University Nutter Center on Sept. 15, 3 to 7 p.m. and Sept. 16, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Vendor List: New Balance Dayton Northrup Grumman

  • How to get to the Air Force Marathon

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- TRAVELERS FROM THE EAST & SOUTH:Those coming from the east on Interstate 70 should exit onto I-675 South (Exit 44A). Those coming from the south on I-75 should exit onto I-675 North (Exit 43). Travel to Exit 15 (Colonel Glenn Highway). As you exit, merge onto

  • Stay connected with Air Force Marathon app

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Marathon app is another way race organizers are enhancing the experience for all participants, including runners, spectators and volunteers, with an informative and interactive way to take part in Air Force Marathon weekend.“Our goal with the app

  • Spotlight: Master Sgt. Kesha Harper

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Oh -- Name and rank: Master Sgt. Kesha HarperUnits of assignment: 88th Mission Support Group staff, 88th Force Support Squadron and 88th Logistics Readiness SquadronWhat’s your job like every day? Every day has endless realms of possibilities — from leadership

  • Honor Flight Dayton set for road trip

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Honor Flight Dayton is set to take off again Sept. 10 — this time on the road.Seven motor homes carrying 30 World War II, Korea and Vietnam veterans will leave Fairborn for Washington. The visit to their respective national memorials is set to take place

  • Keep safety in mind over Labor Day weekend

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- This weekend, the Air Force family’s military and civilian members will spend some well-deserved time away from their duty sections.As we enjoy Labor Day festivities, let’s remember to look out for one another and keep the major safety themes we have

  • August time trial on Wright-Patt attracts 175 competitors

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Ranging from 15 to 76, bikers of all ages raced against each other Aug. 9 during the Blue Streak Time Trial on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.The 10-mile path follows Wright-Patt’s flightline.Coming in first place was 41-year-old Ben Peacock of Worthington,

  • Marathon needs more volunteers

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The 26th annual Air Force Marathon is less than a month away, and plenty of positions remain for people who want to help out.  More than 1,000 volunteers are still needed this year, officials said, as registration is only 35 percent filled. The sign-up period

  • Work-life balance: A challenge for us all

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- “Go home, Nate!”That’s a line I’ve heard from numerous commanders and supervisors on late afternoons or early evenings, while I was still in the office (working or not) after most of the team had gone home.It was a phrase meant to say: “It’s OK, the work will