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Registration now open for Armed Forces Series Challenge
January 5, 2024 — Registration for the Armed Forces Series Challenge, the military’s newest road race competition, is now open. Beginning in 2024, runners completing the Air Force Marathon, Army Ten-Miler, Coast Guard Marathon, Marine Corps Marathon and Space Force T-Minus 10-Miler will receive an Armed Forces Series Challenge medal upon completion of their final race... MORE

Armed Force Series Challenge medal graphic. Lower right reads Display Your Grit #RunWithTheTroops

Air Force Marathon registration prices to increase Feb. 7
January 5, 2024 — As winter rolls by and race training picks up, Air Force Marathon participants can save on their race entry fees if they register by Feb. 6. ... MORE

2023 Air Force Marathon registration fees to increase May 9
May 2, 2023 — With only five months of race preparation and planning remaining, Air Force Marathon participants can save on their race entry fees if they register prior to the third scheduled price increase May 9... MORE

Air Force Marathon registration fees to rise Feb. 8
February 7, 2023 — As winter rolls by and race training picks up, Air Force Marathon participants can save on their race entry fees if they register prior to the second scheduled price increase Feb. 8. ... MORE

Stay connected with Air Force Marathon app
September 9, 2022 — The Air Force Marathon app is another way race organizers are enhancing the experience for all participants, including runners, spectators and volunteers, with an informative and interactive way to take part in Air Force Marathon weekend, Sept. 15-17... MORE

Air Force Marathon shifts to virtual race due to COVID-19 precautions
August 20, 2021 — The decision was made to protect the health and safety of more than 20,000 participants, volunteers and guests... MORE

Air Force cancels 2020 Marathon, offers virtual option
June 10, 2020 — Numerous scenarios were explored to produce an event that was safe for all and met the high event standards. All scenarios led the marathon team to conclude the event would be unable to proceed in a manner that participants have come to expect... MORE

Fireworks go off at the start off the Air Force Marathon held on Sept. 21 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Fireworks at the start line was added to this year’s marathon to add more excitement and entertainment to the race. (U.S. Air Force photo/Wesley Farnsworth)

2020 Air Force Marathon registration opens Jan. 1
December 10, 2019 — The Air Force Marathon, presented by Northrop Grumman, USAA and Boeing, is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020... MORE

The Air Force Marathon, presented by Northrop Grumman, USAA and Boeing, is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. The Health & Fitness Expo is held at Wright State University’s Nutter Center and is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 17, and Friday, Sept. 18. The event will also feature a Breakfast of Champions and Gourmet Pasta Dinner scheduled for Friday, Sept. 18. Get more information about the race at www.usafmarathon.com. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michelle Gigante)

AF Marathon registration to open Jan. 2
December 27, 2016 — Registration for the 2017 Air Force Marathon will begin Jan. 2 at 9 a.m. EST. Registration will open with special New Year’s resolution discounts, and participants who register Jan. 2 will receive... MORE

Rachel Harley from Birmingham, Ala., crosses the finish line to become the winner of the 20th U.S. Air Force Marathon women's full marathon division at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, with a time of 2:58:34 (U.S. Air Force photo / Wesley Farnsworth)