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Air Force Marathon

Dayton, United States • 18-20 Sep 2025

The Air Force Marathon is an annual endurance event held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, typically on the third Saturday of September. It offers a variety of race distances including a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, a 3-person marathon relay, and a 1K kids' run called the Tailwind Trot. The event also features unique challenges like the Fly! Fight! Win! series combining multiple race distances. Race weekend includes a Health & Fitness Expo, a gourmet pasta dinner, and a finish line festival at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. Virtual race options are available, making it accessible to runners worldwide. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Ohio Dayton

Race information

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42 km
Marathon
42 km
Marathon 3-Person Relay
21 km
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km
Tailwind Trot 1k Kids’ Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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