Air Force Marathon registration opens Jan. 1 with New Year’s special

The 2020 Air Force Marathon registration will open Jan. 1 with a ‘New Year’s Resolution’ special and will be valid through Jan. 3. Prices will increase throughout the year leading up the Air Force Marathon Sept. 19. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michelle Gigante)

The 2020 Air Force Marathon registration will open Jan. 1 with a ‘New Year’s Resolution’ special and will be valid through Jan. 3. Prices will increase throughout the year leading up the Air Force Marathon Sept. 19. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michelle Gigante)
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By Stacey Geiger
Updated Dec 13, 2019
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If you plan to ring in the new year with resolutions of becoming a healthier you, what better way to stick to that commitment than to sign up for the 24th annual Air Force Marathon. Registration opens at midnight Jan. 1, offering the lowest prices of the year with a New Year’s resolution special.

“Last year we made a significant overhaul of the course, added a kids’ race and more entertainment and displays throughout the course,” said Brandon Hough, Air Force Marathon race director. “Based on the feedback, runners had a great experience, so we hope to continue to make the Air Force Marathon bigger and better every year.”

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After a successful turnout of the first kids’ run last year, the “Tailwind Trot” for children ages 4-12 will return and due to the popularity, the number of registrations will increase. In addition, the “Fly! Flight! Win! Challenge” will again offer the option to run either the half or full marathon along with the 5K and 10K to receive the special finisher medal.

New in 2020, a “virtual marathon” option will be available to allow runners from all over the world to join in from afar.

“We have Airmen all over the world who want to be involved in this incredible annual tradition, but due to deployments, temporary duty assignments, remote assignments and a host of other reasons, they are not able to join us,” said Hough. “Adding a virtual option allows them to challenge themselves while taking part in the annual celebration of the Air Force Marathon.”

Participants can choose between the virtual half or full marathon and will need to run their selected distance between Sept. 12 and 27. Once runners submit proof of their accomplishment, they will receive their finisher medal and race shirt. The virtual marathon option is open for all runners.

The New Year’s resolution special will be valid through Jan. 3, and prices are as follows. Registration prices will increase throughout the year leading up to the Air Force Marathon on Sept. 19.

Distance and Price

  • Marathon $75
  • Half Marathon $65
  • 10K $35
  • 5K $22
  • Tailwind Trot $10
  • Challenge Series $120

Military, including Reservists and Guard members, can receive $10 off registration for the full, half and challenge or $5 off 5K or 10K.

Runners can register at www.usafmarathon.com by clicking the registration tab.

The Air Force Marathon, presented by Northrop Grumman, USAA and Boeing, is scheduled for Sept. 19, 2020. The Health & Fitness Expo will be held at Wright State University’s Nutter Center and is scheduled for Sept. 17-18.

The event will also feature a Breakfast of Champions and Gourmet Pasta Dinner scheduled for Sept. 18. The featured aircraft for 2020 will be the HH-60G Pave Hawk.

Get more information about the race at www.usafmarathon.com .

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