• 2023 Air Force Marathon: top finishers

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The 2023 Air Force Marathon drew more than 8,500 competitors Sept. 15-16.Races in several distance categories took place on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and grounds of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force and Wright State University.Here’s a look at

  • Salyer, Ruhlman capture Air Force Marathon titles

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – It was a dandy day for a run.Clear skies and crisp autumn temperatures in the low 50s at the starter’s gun set the stage for Saturday’s 27th annual Air Force Marathon as Jason Salyer fended off a feisty challenge from Connor Roche to claim his second

  • New Armed Forces Series Challenge set to begin in 2024

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Marathon, in conjunction with four other service-level armed forces road races, announced the creation of the Armed Forces Series Challenge at the marathon’s Finish Line Festival on Sept. 16.The challenge involves completing the Air Force

  • 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

  • Air Force Marathon debuts Finish Line Festival

    The Air Force Marathon has unveiled its Boeing/Leonardo Finish Line Festival for 2023. Both the festival and Air Force Marathon After Party will be hosted together Sept. 16 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Beginning at 12 p.m., this event is free and open to the public. It will include

  • 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