We want you to have your best race yet! We have put together free training programs and tips to help you prepare for your upcoming race. We have designed beginner training programs as well as intermediate training programs for the marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K distances. Developed by the Air Force Marathon, these programs will help guide your training towards a successful finish on the third weekend in September. Don't forget to check out the training tips as well where you will find advice on shoes, clothing, socks, supplements, and nutrition.

Check out the newly released marathon course preview video which shares highlights along the marathon course at the Air Force Marathon.

We invite you to join our growing community of runners, walkers, and Air Force Marathon enthusiasts on Facebook and Strava! Get inspired and inspire others by sharing your training journey, asking questions, and posting helpful tips and tricks you've learned along the way.

The 2021 event will celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Air Force Marathon! Join us the third weekend in September at the start line on the grounds of the National Museum of the United States Air Force where you will also finish on a historic flight line under the wings of vintage aircraft. Race weekend will include the following events:

Marathon | Half Marathon | 10K | 5K | Tailwind Trot

Fly! Fight! Win! Challenge Series | 3-Person Marathon Relay

Breakfast of Champions | Gourmet Pasta Dinner

Did you defer your 2020 registration to the 2021, 2022, or 2023 Air Force Marathon race weekends? If you would like to use your deferred entry for the 2021 Air Force Marathon, you must register using the information emailed to you in December. Please note you have not been automatically entered into the 2021 event and you will need to register yourself for this event. If you do not plan to use your deferred entry for the 2021 event, you do not need to take any further action at this time. We will reach back out to you again before the 2022 and 2023 events with next steps.

Are you not able to make it to Ohio for the celebration this year? For a second year in a row, we are offering a virtual race option where you may complete your event distance anywhere between September 11th-26th, 2021. After you complete your virtual race, we encourage you to submit your results by September 30th. We will then mail your race packet with your race amenities beginning in October.

The safety and well-being of the Air Force Marathon participants, volunteers, event staff, spectators, and sponsors is always our #1 priority. Based upon the information available today, we are continuing our preparations for the September event. Stay tuned for important event updates here.

Don't forget, volunteer registration for the 2021 Air Force Marathon is now open. We have opportunities for individuals and groups at the two-day Health & Fitness Expo, Breakfast of Champions, Gourmet Pasta Dinner, pre-race, race day, and even post-race!

It takes over 2,400 volunteers to make up the Air Force Marathon Flight Crew each year and ensure a successful race weekend for everyone.

You can learn more about volunteering with the Air Force Marathon here.