It's the 25th Anniversary of the Air Force Marathon!
Come and be a part of history! The 25th Anniversary of the Air Force Marathon will be held on Saturday, September 18th at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio.
Race weekend features five event distances; a marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and Tailwind Trot 1K Kids’ Run. We also have two Fly! Fight! Win! Challenge Series where runners can earn a fourth medal after completing the 5K, 10K, and half marathon or marathon in one weekend, and a 3-Person Marathon Relay (new in 2021)! Other exciting events include our two-day Health & Fitness Expo, Breakfast of Champions, Gourmet Pasta Dinner, Finish Line Festival, and After Party.
Can't make it to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base but still want to celebrate the 25th anniversary? Register for one of our virtual races and complete your race anytime in the month of September 2021 to celebrate our history!
Visit usafmarathon.com to learn more about the 2021 Air Force Marathon!
Countdown to event
Pricing
Event | Jan 1-3 New Year's Resolution | Jan 4 - Mar 7 Early Bird | Mar 8 - May 2 | May 3 - July 4 | July 5 - Sep 15 | Sep 16-17 Expo |
Full Marathon | $75 | $85 | $95 | $105 | $115 | $125 |
Half Marathon | $65 | $75 | $85 | $95 | $105 | $115 |
10K | $35 | $40 | $45 | $50 | $55 | $65 |
5K | $25 | $28 | $32 | $35 | $40 | $45 |
Tailwind Trot | $12 | $15 | $18 | $22 | $25 | $25 |
Fly! Fight! Win! Challenge - Full Marathon | $130 | $150 | $160 | $180 | $200 | $220 |
Fly! Fight! Win! Challenge - Half Marathon | $120 | $140 | $150 | $170 | $190 | $210 |
Marathon Relay (3-Person Team) | $160 | $180 | $200 | $215 | $230 | N/A |
COVID-19 Impact
April 29, 2021 -- Planning for the 25th anniversary of the Air Force Marathon is well underway with the goal of returning to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base on Saturday, September 18, 2021.
The United States Air Force Marathon team realizes that the COVID-19 pandemic can create uncertainty and questions regarding the race in September. It is our goal to create the safest possible event environment. We are working with 88th Air Base Wing leadership and 88th Medical Group Public Health to incorporate current Ohio Department of Health (ODH) “Responsible RestartOhio” protocols and Wright-Patterson Event and Gathering Guidance into the weekend’s events.
Given the pandemic’s dynamic nature, nobody can predict what our situation will be in September, but our team will plan to frequently update this site to reflect our COVID-19 mitigation plan. In accordance with current local and state recommendations, we are going to practice core COVID-19 non-pharmaceutical strategies which include:
- Enhanced sanitization
- Mask wear in accordance with ODH protocols
- Physical distancing
With a few simple adjustments, we are confident that we will have a successful and safe Air Force Marathon this year! Stay tuned to our website and social media especially before the race to ensure that you have the most up-to-date information. Additional details can be found at the ODH website and specific Responsible RestartOhio protocols can be viewed here.
Presenting Sponsors
Event schedule
- September 16 3:00 PM EDT - Health & Fitness Expo (Day 1)
- September 17 8:00 AM EDT - Breakfast of Champions
- September 17 11:00 AM EDT - Health & Fitness Expo (Day 2)
- September 17 5:30 PM EDT - Gourmet Pasta Dinner
- September 17 6:00 PM EDT - Tailwind Trot 1K Kids' Run
- September 17 6:30 PM EDT - 5K
- September 18 6:30 AM EDT - 10K
- September 18 7:30 AM EDT - Half Marathon
- September 18 7:30 AM EDT - 3-Person Marathon Relay
- September 18 7:30 AM EDT - Full Marathon
Contact information
- Event contact
- Air Force Marathon
- usaf.marathon@us.af.mil
- Phone
- +1 800-467-1823
- Website
- Visit website
