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Chief of Staff to participate in Air Force Marathon 10K

  • Published
  • By Josh Aycock
  • 88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs
The Air Force Chief of Staff is putting himself on the starting line during Air Force Marathon events here, joining thousands of others ready to show their dedication to physical fitness.

Gen. Norton Schwartz plans to return to the Air Force Marathon for the second year in a row, this time running the 10K race with his wife Suzie during the 14th annual event on Sept. 18, 2010.

At last year's Air Force Marathon, the general presented trophies to the top finishers of the full and half-marathons, as well as to the top finishers of the wheelchair and 10K races.

"We had a great time at last year's event, meeting all the Airmen, civilians and family members enjoying what has truly become an Air Force tradition," General Schwartz said. "Suzie and I knew we had to participate this year, and we can't wait to join the field of runners."

General and Mrs. Schwartz will be part of a record-setting number of participants. The Air Force Marathon broke a long-standing goal when it surpassed 10,000 registered runners nearly three weeks ago. This year's event also made headlines when it sold out the full and half-marathons for the first time.

"This is fast becoming the best Air Force Marathon we've ever had," said Molly Louden, Air Force Marathon director. "We are thrilled that General and Mrs. Schwartz plan to join us this year, and excited that they will both be among our record-setting field of runners."

The Air Force Marathon, presented by Northrop Grumman, USAA and Boeing, will be held Sept. 18 at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. Other events include a half-marathon and 10K to be held the same day. Wright State University and the Air Force Marathon will co-host a 5K run on Sept. 17 at the Ervin J. Nutter Center. The Sports and Fitness Expo will also be held at the Nutter Center on Sept. 16 and 17. For more information and to register, visit www.usafmarathon.com.