Each challenge – the 5K, 10K and full marathon or 5K, 10K and half marathon – all have individual start and finish times to qualify.
The 5K is set for Sept. 17 at 6:30 p.m. It will have a regular time limit of two hours.
The 10K is scheduled for Sept. 18 at 6:30 a.m. The challenge for this race is completing the 10K in under an hour in order to start the half or full marathon on time at 7:30 a.m.
Registered participants receive a Fly! Fight! Win! Challenge Series race shirt, virtual goody bag, optional complimentary commemorative patch and gift.
All finishers will earn a medal for each race completed, special gift after the half/full marathon and finish-line refreshments. A fourth Challenge Series medal will be awarded if all three races are completed.
This year, the special Challenge gift is a commemorative silver 25th Air Force Marathon medal-display rack. All registered participants will receive a medal rack specific to their event.
For registration details and more information, visit www.usafmarathon.com/challenges.
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