For more information on the C-47, visit the National Museum of the United States Air Force or read about the aircraft at www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Visit/Museum-Exhibits/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/196271/douglas-c-47d-skytrain/
The upcoming event marks the sixth and final virtual race in the series’ second season and follows the 26th Air Force Marathon, which took place in-person Sept. 17 after going virtual for two years.
While the Air Force Marathon, held annually the third Saturday in September, features aircraft still in service, the History & Heritage Race Series highlights retired aircraft that gave wings to the Air Force’s legacy.
The sixth race in the History & Heritage Series will begin Nov. 1. Participants may run or walk the full marathon, half marathon, 10K or 5K distance wherever they’d like, track it with a GPS device to confirm mileage and time, and upload their results.
Participants can also look forward to the 2023 virtual series, with registration and the revealing of the featured aircraft for the first race beginning Dec. 1.
For more information and to register for races, visit http://usafvirtual.com.
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