Directions to the Air Force Marathon

Directions to the Air Force Marathon, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

TRAVELERS FROM THE EAST & SOUTH: Those coming from the east on I-70 should exit onto 675 South (exit 44A). Those coming from the south on I-75 should exit onto 675 North (exit 43). Travel to exit 15 (Colonel Glenn Highway). As you exit merge onto the left lane and continue straight to Gate 22B, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Area B.

TRAVELERS FROM THE NORTH & WEST (I-70W or I-70S): Those coming from the west on I-70 should merge onto I75S (exit 33A) toward Dayton. Travel 8.5 miles, merge onto U.S. 35E (exit 52B) toward Xenia. Travel approximately 5 miles. Take the Woodman Road exit and turn left. Travel on Woodman Road for approximately 1.5 miles through four lights. After you cross Airway Road, the entrance for Woodman Road gate is on the right.

TRAVELERS ON U.S. 35: Travelers from U.S. 35 (east or west) should take the Woodman Road exit. From the east, turn right. From the west, turn left onto Woodman Drive. Travel on Woodman Road for approximately 1.5 miles through four lights. After you cross Airway Road, the entrance for the Woodman Road gate is on the right.

TRAVELERS ON COLONEL GLENN OR SOUTHBOUND HARSHMAN AVE: From the southbound lanes of Harshman Avenue, turn left onto Airway Road. Go 0.8 miles and turn left into Spinning Road Gate. From Colonel Glenn Highway, head west on Colonel Glenn Highway, which turns into Airway Road. Turn right at Spinning Road Gate.

NO RUNNER ENTRY at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force gate.

Runners and family members will walk to the start line from the parking areas.

Please arrive a minimum of one and half hours before your start time.

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