Prices for the marathon and half marathon will increase by $10 on March 2 while the cost of the 5K and 10K races will increase by $5. The price for the Fly! Fight! Win! Challenge Series, in which runners compete in the 5K, 10K and either the half marathon or marathon, will increase by $10, and the Tailwind Trot 1K Kids’ Run will increase by $3. Active-duty, reservists and guard members may receive up to $10 off their race registration.
New this year, a virtual option is also available to allow runners from all over the world to join in from afar. Runners will choose between the half marathon or marathon and will need to run their selected distance between Sept.12-27.
Gift registrations can also be purchased and donated to one of the 50 selected junior enlisted members stationed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Gift registrations are available for the half marathon and marathon.
All registered runners receive a race shirt, virtual goodie bag and optional complimentary commemorative patch. Everyone who finishes a race also receives a medal celebrating this year’s featured aircraft, the HH-60G Pave Hawk. Medals are presented to participants at the finish line by Air Force senior leaders.
All races begin and end at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, except the 5K and Tailwind Trot, which take place on the campus of Wright State University.
The Air Force Marathon, presented by Northrop Grumman, USAA and Boeing, is scheduled for Sept. 19. The Health & Fitness Expo, held at Wright State University’s Nutter Center is scheduled for Sept. 17-18. The weekend will also feature a Gourmet Pasta Dinner and Breakfast of Champions Sept. 18 and an after party Sept. 19.
Check out more information about race weekend at www.usafmarathon.com.
DISTANCE JAN. 4-MARCH 1 MARCH 2 – MAY 3
MARATHON $85 $95
HALF MARATHON $75 $85
10K $40 $45
5K $25 $30
TAILWIND TROT 1K KIDS’ RUN $15 $18
FLY! FIGHT! WIN! CHALLENGE SERIES $140 $150
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