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Air Force Marathon seeks 2,000 volunteers

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WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio --  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 Monaghan, Volunteer Coordinator. "We'll have at least 30,000 people visit the Sports and Fitness Expo on September 13 and 14, and that part alone takes a huge amount of volunteers."

Monaghan also encourages groups to register.

"Whether it's a business, a civic group or even a student group, volunteering creates great team-building opportunities. It's also a good way for organizations to get exposure to the public, because they can wear their own logo apparel or even bring a sign to their shift."

In addition to the volunteer positions at the Expo, there will also be spots to fill on race day at the Air Force Museum and at the 5K event on Friday night at Wright State University. Bands are also needed to provide entertainment for the runners along the course on race day. All of the positions are listed on the marathon's website, www.usafmarathon.com, and volunteers can register online.

"The Air Force Marathon is such a fun event that a lot of our volunteers come back every year," said Monaghan. "We even have runners who love the race so much that they come to town early just to volunteer at the Expo since they can't help out on race day."

All volunteers receive a free Air Force Marathon T-shirt. For more information or to register, visit www.usafmarathon.com.

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The Air Force Marathon, presented by Northrop Grumman, USAA and Boeing, will be held Sept. 15 at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. Participants start and finish at the National Air Force Museum, and spectators are welcome at the museum or in downtown Fairborn. Other events include a half marathon and 10K to be held on the 15th. The Air Force 5K hosted by Wright State University will be run on Sept. 14 at the Wright State University Nutter Center. The Sports and Fitness Expo will also be held at the Nutter Center on Sept. 13-14.