Sept. 16, 2023 2023 Air Force Marathon: top finishers The 2023 Air Force Marathon drew more than 8,500 competitors Sept. 15-16.
Sept. 16, 2023 New Armed Forces Series Challenge set to begin in 2024 The Air Force Marathon, in conjunction with four other service-level armed forces road races, announced the creation of the Armed Forces Series Challenge at the marathon’s Finish Line Festival on Sept. 16.
Sept. 17, 2022 Marathon winners overcome heat, tough conditions At the 26th annual Air Force Marathon, new and returning winners overcame a warm sun and steep elevation to beat out thousands of competitors.
Aug. 19, 2022 Air Force Marathon returns in person for 2022 After two years as a virtual event, the Air Force Marathon will again be in person just in time to help celebrate the Air Force 75th anniversary.
Dec. 28, 2021 Multiple challenges don’t stop marathon relay team One marathon relay race wasn’t enough for six members of the 448th Supply Chain Management Wing who completed two long-distance runs in the span of seven weeks. While it’s not unusual for a group to train and run together, this government team faced several challenges. As a “start-up” they didn’t
Oct. 15, 2021 Virtual or not, Air Force Marathon still a big draw WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- According to popular running websites, only 1% of the U.S. population has ever completed a 26.2-mile marathon, and those who do finish the race with an average time of 4 hours and 45 minutes.Bill Neitzke, the 88th Air Base Wing’s safety director, is among
Oct. 1, 2021 C-119 Flying Boxcar revealed as final aircraft in Air Force Marathon race series WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The C-119 Flying Boxcar will be the sixth and final historical aircraft featured in the inaugural History & Heritage Race Series, powered by the Air Force Marathon, beginning November 1.The History & Heritage Race Series will hold six virtual races throughout
March 4, 2021 Air Force Marathon prices increase March 8 WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Participants of the Air Force Marathon can save a little money on registration this year if registered by March 8, when the second price increase will occur.As this year marks the 25th Anniversary of the Air Force Marathon, race director Brandon Hough is ready
Sept. 24, 2019 Goldfein emphasizes fitness by walking (actually, running) the walk By the time he finished 13.1 miles later, the 59-year-old Goldfein was able to claim a personal achievement and something larger – a hard to miss statement from the highest levels about the critical role fitness plays in assuring that the Air Force meets every mission, every time and everywhere.
Sept. 5, 2019 Passion for fitness drives AFIMSC colonel As an Air Force Academy cadet, Yvonne Spencer hated running. Now – 14 marathons, 15 sprint/Olympic-distance triathlons, 10 half-ironman triathlons and 7 Ironman triathlons later – she says her passion for the challenge of training and competing has helped her become a better Airman and leader.