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
Planning for the 25th anniversary of the Air Force Marathon is underway with the goal of returning to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base on Saturday, September 18, 2021.
We are monitoring the virus, as well as local guidance on events/gatherings, to safely produce a race weekend experience for event attendees and the community. Preparations for the September 2021 race will align with re-opening frameworks set forth by the base and surrounding communities, including strict adherence to local and state COVID guidelines.
Stay tuned to our website and social media for more details.
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
