V2N16 Skywrighter

VOL. 2, NO. 16 | FRIDAY, September 1, 2023

A parachutist glides down with the American flag to land Set. 17, 2022 at the Air Force Marathon’s after-party held at The Greene, Beavercreek, Ohio. The after-party revealed the featured aircrafts for next year’s event and celebrated with various activities to conclude this year’s race. (U.S. Air Force photo by Hannah Carranza) — Directions & Parking

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Runners participate in the 2022 Air Force Marathon at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Sept. 17, 2022. More than 8,500 runners and 1,500 volunteers from all 50 states and 18 different countries came out to run in the race’s 26th year. (U.S. Air Force photo by SSgt Mikaley Kline) — Rules & Regulations

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Kids at the 1K start line with Tailwind, the Air Force Marathon mascot. — Tailwind Trot 1K

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Runners with race bibs on the 5k course. — 5K

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Air Force Marathon sign to the left and runner nearing the finish line. — Half Marathon

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Jason Salyer of Tipp City, Ohio, this year's Air Force Marathon champion, crosses the finish line Sept. 17 with a time of 2 hours, 27 minutes, 23 seconds. The full marathon was among several events during the 26th annual Air Force Marathon at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. — Full Marathon

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Marathon onlookers cheer on participants with signs. — Finish Line Festival

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Engine cover that reads Air Force Marathon — Course Maps

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Health & Fitness Expo/Packet Pick-Up

Thursday, Sept.14 from 3 to 7 p.m.
&
Friday, Sept. 15 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
*Free & open to the public!*
Wright State University Nutter Center

Amputee Lower Extremity Running Clinic
**Clinic has been cancelled as of Sept. 1, 2023**

Gourmet Pasta Dinner

Friday, Sept.15
5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

Tailwind Trot 1K Kids’ Run

Friday, Sept. 15 at 6 p.m.
Wright State University Nutter Center

5K

Friday, Sept. 15 at 6:30 p.m.
Wright State University Nutter Center

10K

Saturday, Sept. 16 at 6:30 a.m.
National Museum of the United States Air Force

Marathon

Saturday, Sept. 16 at 7:30 a.m.
National Museum of the United States Air Force

Half Marathon

Saturday, Sept.16 at 7:30 a.m.
National Museum of the United States Air Force

Fly! Fight! Win! Marathon Challenge

5K – Friday, Sept. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at Wright State University Nutter Center
10K – Saturday, Sept.16 at 6:30 a.m. at National Museum of the United States Air Force
Marathon – Saturday, Sept. 16 at 7:30 a.m. at National Museum of the United States Air Force

Fly! Fight! Win! Half Marathon Challenge

5K – Friday, Sept.15 at 6:30 p.m. at Wright State University Nutter Center
10K – Saturday, Sept.16 at 6:30 a.m. at National Museum of the United States Air Force
Half Marathon – Saturday, Sept. 16 at 7:30 a.m. at National Museum of the United States Air Force

3-Person Relay

Saturday, Sept. 16 at 7:30 a.m.
National Museum of the United States Air Force

Finish Line Festival

Saturday, Sept. 16
Noon to 4 p.m.
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

Virtual Events

Virtual Options: Marathon | Half Marathon | 10K | 5K | Tailwind Trot 1K

Runner with finisher medal and race bib on. Aircraft in the background. Airmen in front of runner holding finisher medals.

Several boxes of bananas on tables where people walk through after crossing the finish line.

Runner in American red what and blue style shirt.

Honor Guard members present the flags in front of Air Force Marathon event attendees

Paralympic gold medalist Grace Norman wins the Air Force Marathon's female 10K division with a time of 35 minutes, 20 seconds. Norman was among thousands of runners in the 26th annual Air Force Marathon on Sept. 17 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.

John Mascari finishes the half-marathon in just over 1 hour, 9 minutes to win the race. The event took place Sept. 17 as part of the 26th annual Air Force Marathon at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.

Rebecca Murray celebrates her finish of 1 hours, 18 minutes, 30 seconds as she becomes the first female to cross the line Sept. 17 in the 2022 half-marathon division. She competed among thousands of runners in the 26th annual Air Force Marathon at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.

Gabby Bobadilla finishes the Air Force Marathon with a time of 3 hours, 7 seconds to become the 2022 female champion. Bobadilla competed among thousands of runners in the 26th annual Air Force Marathon on Sept. 17 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.

The 27th running of the Air Force Marathon will take place Sept. 16 at the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, with thousands of competitors from around the world scheduled to participate. (U.S. Air Force photos by Hannah Carranza Jaima Fogg, Airman 1st Class James Johnson, and R.J. Oriez)

Volunteers hand race participants their packets.

Three booths for packet pick-up at health and fitness expo.

Air Force Marathon participants collect their race bibs and T-shirts during the Health & Fitness Expo on Sept. 15, 2022, at Wright State University’s Nutter Center, Fairborn, Ohio. The Expo featured about 75 exhibitors specializing in the latest developments in health, fitness and nutrition. Yoga and a mobility clinic were also offered. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)

Air Force Marathon weekend kicks off with the Health & Fitness Expo on Sept. 14. The following day, Wright State University is also venue for the Tailwind Trot 1K Kids Run and 5K. All remaining races, including the half and full marathons, are set for Sept. 16. (U.S. Air Force photos by R.J. Oriez)

Reveille and retreat infographic

Reveille and retreat – One of the military’s oldest and most-solemn traditions is to honor the American ﬂag. Reveille is played every weekday on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base at 7:30 a.m. to signify start of the duty day. At 5 p.m., retreat is played – followed by the national anthem – as the duty day comes to an end. Next time you hear them, think before dashing to your vehicle or running back into the building. (U.S. Air Force graphic by David Clingerman)

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