Global Running Day is a worldwide celebration of running that encourages everyone to start moving. We encourage you to carve out some time today and put in some training miles for your upcoming race at the 25th Annual Air Force Marathon taking place the third weekend of September!

Not sure where to start? Check out our free beginner and intermediate training programs designed specifically for the marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K distances. You can also find helpful information on shoes, clothing, socks, supplements, and nutrition in the training tips section.

In celebration of the 25th Annual Air Force Marathon we wanted to share the 2021 finisher medal designs with you! Each finisher medal will portray the four featured aircraft; A-10 Thunderbolt II, B-2 Spirit, C-17 Globemaster III, F-35 Lightning II and will increase in size based on the miles you put in. 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 then finish your race on the historic flight line under the wings of vintage aircraft.

There is still time to register for the Fly! Fight! Win! Challenge Series! To complete the challenge you must run the 5K, 10K*, and half marathon or the 5K, 10K*, and marathon. All registered participants will receive a Fly! Fight! Win! Challenge race shirt, a virtual goodie bag, an optional complimentary commemorative patch, and unique medal rack. All finishers will receive a medal for each race completed, a fourth Challenge spinning medal (if all three races have been completed), a finisher’s gift after the half marathon or marathon, and finish line refreshments. Finisher certificates will be available to download after the race. Learn more & register here.

All registered Fly! Fight! Win! Challenge Series participants will receive a special Air Force Marathon medal rack (8" x 4.5") at packet pick up where you may display up to four finisher medals.

1. Visit your participant dashboard and sign in to your Race Roster account using the same email you registered with.

Honor a fallen service member on race day and learn more about wear blue: run to remember here.

Back for the second year, registration for the free Lower Extremity Amputee Running Clinic is now open. Featuring Paralympic gold medalist, Grace Norman, and Optimus Prosthetics, this free clinic focuses on basics and performance for lower extremity amputees wanting to improve their running skills.

Grace Norman will provide instruction for experienced amputee runners who want to improve their technique and Andrea Kinsinger from Optimus Prosthetics will provide training for those interested in beginning to run. In addition, Kendra Herber, amputee, author, model, and triathlete will also be at the clinic. Register & learn more here.

Friday, September 17, 2021

1:00-3:00pm

McClin Gym at Wright State University's Nutter Center

Free with Registration

Don't forget, volunteer registration for the 2021 Air Force Marathon is currently 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!

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

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 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.