Links for Runners
Organizations
- United States Air Force
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The mission of the United States Air Force is to deliver sovereign options for the defense of the United States of America and its global interests -- to fly and fight in Air, Space, and Cyberspace.
- Wright-Patterson Air Force Base - 88th Services Division
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The Air Force Services mission is to promote Air Force readiness and mission accomplishment by providing activities that stimulate physical fitness, unit and community cohesion, family well-being, and quality of life using available resources prudently to provide customer driven services.
- USA Track & Field
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The national governing body for track and field, long distance running, race walking and cross country. Through its nationwide membership of more than 2,500 clubs, schools, colleges, universities and other organizations, USATF promotes programs of training and competition for men, women, boys and girls of all ages, protects the interests and eligibility of its member athletes and establishes and maintains the sports' rules of competition.
- The International Amateur Athletic Federation
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Founded in 1912, the IAAF sets and enforces the rules of the sport--which includes track and field, road running, cross country and race walking--ratifies official world records, organizes international competitions and promotes the sport world-wide. Topics include competition schedules, results and statistics, biographies of leading athletes, science and research, and publications and videos available to the public.
- Ohio River Road Runners Club
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The Ohio River Road Runners Club (ORRRC) is a non-profit organization that promotes running as a sport and healthy exercise throughout Dayton, Ohio, and surrounding areas. ORRRC is a member of the Road Runners Club of America.
Races
- Boston Marathon
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The Boston Marathon will be run in mid-April . Participants must run a qualifying time between October 1, 2003 and March 1, 2005 at a certified marathon (such as the US Air Force Marathon). Proof of qualification, such as a copy of your finish certificate or results listing, must accompany the application.
- Flying Pig Marathon
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The running of the Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon will take place in early May . This first-class, timed, 26.2-mile foot race winds through the scenic heart of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky communities with an inspirational finish at the landmark Cincinnati Museum Center.
- Cleveland Marathon
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The Cleveland Marathon will be held in late May . The Cleveland Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K is one of the longest standing running traditions in the Midwest and one of the 50 oldest marathons in the US. Each year, Cleveland hosts thousands of runners for its various events over Race Weekend.
- The Army Ten-Miler
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The Army Ten-Miler is one of the premier running events in the country and will be held in mid-October . Recognized by Runner's World magazine as one of the best 100 races in America, the Army Ten-Miler is the largest ten-mile race in the United States. Thousands of military and civilian runners from around the world turn out every year for the competition, fun, and festivities.
- Marine Corps Marathon
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The Marine Corps Marathon is an open, amateur race in late October . Historically the fourth-largest marathon in the United States, the Marine Corps Marathon is widely acclaimed to be the best organized, most efficiently run in the country.
2008 Sponsors
Become a 2008 sponsor for the USAF Marathon. Find out how.
- Northrop Grumman (Presenting Sponsor)
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Northrop Grumman Corporation is a $30 billion global defense and technology company whose 120,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in information and services, electronics, aerospace and shipbuilding to government and commercial customers worldwide. Northrop Grumman's Charitable Giving Program is committed through dynamic community partnerships to help address the challenges facing our community and strive to meet the diverse needs of the people of those communities—together, contributing to a better world.
- Krispy Kreme (Supporting Sponsor)
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Since Krispy Kreme was founded in 1937, it has grown into a leading branded specialty retailer, producing more than 3 million doughnuts a day and over 1.3 billion a year. In addition to Krispy Kreme stores, the company sells its premium quality doughnuts in supermarkets, convenience stores and other retail outlets throughout the country.
- Suburban Extended Stay Hotels (Hotel Sponsor)
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The Suburban Extended Stay Hotel® brand is a pioneer and a leader in the economy extended stay lodging segment. Acquired by Choice Hotels International in 2005, the company became the tenth brand in the Choice system. The brand is focused on providing the best value for the extended stay guest with comfortable amenities and affordable rates. All Suburban brand hotels feature in-room cooking facilities, data ports and voice mail; high-speed Internet access; on-site washers and dryers; weekly housekeeping services and economical daily, weekly and monthly rates.
- Drury Hotels (Hotel Sponsor)
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The Drury family has provided travelers with squeaky clean rooms, friendly service and a good value for 30 years. Family ownership makes Drury Hotels distinctly different and assures its guests of quality and consistency every time they stay.
- Comfort Suites (Hotel Sponsor)
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With almost 400 locations, Comfort Suites hotels offer oversized rooms, with separate areas for work, sleep and relaxing. They have convenient in-room kitchen features like a microwave, compact refrigerator and coffee maker. Plus a full sofa bed, a 25-inch or larger remote-controlled TV, direct-dial telephone service, free high-speed Internet access, and conference room. They offer a 100% Guest Satisfaction Guarantee, Choice Privileges® rewards program, plus a free deluxe continental breakfast and USA TODAY or The Wall Street Journal.
Charity Partners
- Fisher House
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Supporting America's military in their time of need, Fisher House provides "a home away from home" that enables family members to be close to a loved one at the most stressful time - during hospitalization for an illness, disease or injury.
- United Way of the Greater Dayton Area
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United Way of the Greater Dayton Area engages the community to support a local network of health and human service agencies and initiatives that make lasting changes in the Miami Valley. A volunteer-led organization, United Way is the area’s largest private funder of health and human services, primarily provided by 84 local Partner Agencies in Montgomery, Greene and Preble Counties.
Additional Partners
- brightroom (Photography Partner)
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The United States Air Force Marathon relies on brightroom.com for the very best in sports photography. Road running to multi-sport, the most prestigious events in the world rely on brightroom to photograph their participants and provide the highest quality products and services. brightroom's team of professional photographers enables them to cover events of all sizes and photographically document the event. Check back after the race to see all of the action.