This year would have marked the 24th annual event with more than 13,000 runners from all 50 states and many countries participating in this annual event. The Air Force Marathon also offers a 1K kids race, 5K,10K, half marathon along with a health and fitness expo.
Marathon officials said before the decision was made to cancel, many options were explored to continue. However, it would have been impossible to produce the race experience at the same level runners have been accustomed to.
“We simply cannot execute the marathon in a manner where the safety and security of our runners, volunteers, staff, partners and spectators is satisfactorily achieved,” said Brandon Hough, Air Force Marathon director. “However, our team has worked hard to offer numerous options to registered participants to be as accommodating as possible.”
Ironically new to this year’s events, a virtual race was added to allow runners from all over the world to join in from afar. Participants can virtually complete the Air Force Marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, Tailwind Trot or Fly! Fight! Win! Challenge Series race. Runners will run their selected distance between Sept. 1-30.
Registration prices are:
- Marathon: $95
- Half Marathon: $85
- 10K: $45
- 5K: $30
- Fly!Fight!Win! Challenge Series: $150
For those participants who are already registered, the Air Force Marathon team has developed three options to choose from. Registered participants are asked to make their selection by June 28.
- Virtual Race: Runners will run their selected distance between Sept. 1-30 and once complete, participants will receive their 2020 bib, medal, race shirt and a 20 percent discount to any 2021 Air Force Marathon race.
- Gift an Airman: Registration may be gifted to a military member planning to participate in the 2021 Air Force Marathon or half marathon. By selecting this option, participants will also receive a 20 percent discount to any 2021 Air Force Marathon race.
- Deferral: Free deferral ($15 deferral fee waived) to any Air Force Marathon race scheduled for 2021, 2022 or 2023.
Participants who registered directly with the Air Force Marathon will be contacted via email with the options and necessary steps to take. Participants who registered through a charity partner are asked to reach out directly to that organization. Participants seeking a refund should contact the Air Force Marathon office directly.
If an option is not selected before the deadline, registrants will automatically be entered into the virtual race. All STARS participants will be honored and maintained regardless of which option is selected.
For more information go the Air Force Marathon website at https://www.usafmarathon.com/ and follow the Air Force Marathon Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/AirForceMarathon/ for the latest updates.
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