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  • 19th annual Air Force Marathon kicked off at Wright-Patt

    Thousands of runners and spectators from across the country and around the world descended on the grounds of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, for the 19th annual U.S. Air Force Marathon, Sept. 19.Gen. Ellen Pawlikowski, commander of Air Force Materiel

  • U.S. Air Force Marathon attracts record-breaking crowds--again

    On your mark, get set, go!  In yet another record sell-out year, approximately 15,000 runners took to the streets at Wright Patterson AFB as part of the U.S. Air Force Marathon celebrating the Air Force's 67th birthday.The number of runners exceeded last year's count by more than 3,000.Gen. Janet

  • Air Force Marathon has record opening day registration

    The Air Force Marathon filled a third of its 15,000 runner slots on the first day of registration, breaking last year's registration opening record. More than 5,100 runners registered for the 2013 event on January 1, taking advantage of special New Year's Resolution discounts that were available

  • Feature: One step at a time led Edwards chaplain to AFMC marathon team

    Sept. 15, Team Edwards will send four Airmen to run the Air Force Marathon in Dayton, Ohio. The four Airmen make up half of Air Force Materiel Command's team and will give it their all to make sure the trophy stays with the command after last year's success.One of those runners is Capt. Joshua

  • Marathon slots available through charity partners

    Time is running out for runners still wanting to register for the sold-out Air Force Marathon.Through one of the Marathon's eight Charity Partners, slots for the full and half marathon are still available until July 13. "This is a great way to still get in the race and do something that gives back

  • Air Force Marathon sells out in record time

    The 2012 Air Force Marathon was already destined to be the largest ever, and now it will be the quickest to sell out completely as well.The final 50 spots for the full marathon were snapped up early May 18 to make the sell-out official."I'm amazed at how this race has taken on a life of its own,"

  • Air Force Marathon seeks 2,000 volunteers

    You don't have to be a runner to participate in the Air Force Marathon on September 15, 2012. More than 2,000 volunteers are needed to host the 16th annual event and volunteer registration is now officially open."We couldn't have this marathon without the support of the volunteers," said Jeanette

  • Marathon 10K sells out before price increase

    The Air Force Marathon office announced that the 10K race sold out on March 23, 2012, in a record-setting 12-week period, just ahead of the April 2 price increase. "In 2011, it took five and a half months for the 10K to close out," said Rob Aguiar, assistant race director. "This year, it took just

  • Air Force Marathon filling fast ahead of April 2 price increase

    If you're planning to run in the Air Force Marathon this September, time is running out to register. Not only does the price increase on April 2, there is a good chance the event will also be sold out by then."We traditionally experience a huge surge in registrations prior to a price increase," said

  • Marathon early registration brings chance to win prize package

    Anyone registering for the Air Force Marathon before March 17, 2012, will be automatically entered to win an All Access Prize Package.  "This is our third year for this contest, and we've had to move it from July to April and now March because the races keep filling up so fast. We didn't dare wait