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United States Air Force Marathon
United States Air Force Marathon is a marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K and 1K Kids Run event held in Dayton, Ohio. It was last held on September 19, 2026 and is usually run in September; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 13,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- September
- Location
- Dayton, OH
- Field size
- ~13,500 runners
Race details
- Last held
- September 19, 2026
- Usually held in
- September
- Location
- Dayton, Ohio
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 1K Kids Run
- Field size
- About 13,500 runners
- Course
- Rolling hills (~600 ft gain on full course)
- Registration
- raceroster.com
- Official website
- usafmarathon.com
About the United States Air Force Marathon
Held annually at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, this patriotic marathon weekend features static aircraft displays and a flyover, drawing thousands across marathon, half, 10K and 5K distances.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- USATF-certified; Boston qualifier; held at Wright-Patterson AFB; 30th anniversary in 2026; runners from all 50 states
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United States Air Force Marathon: common questions
- When is the United States Air Force Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in September. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the United States Air Force Marathon held?
- In Dayton, Ohio.
- What distances does the United States Air Force Marathon offer?
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and 1K Kids Run.
- How many people run the United States Air Force Marathon?
- About 13,500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the United States Air Force Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at raceroster.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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