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Half Marathon Event Details
All registered marathon athletes will receive a race shirt, virtual goodie bag, and a complimentary commemorative patch. Athletes who are 21 years old or older will also receive a voucher for a complimentary beer at the finish line.
Half Marathon Course Map & Description
Saturday, September 19th, 2026 at 7:15 a.m.
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
The Air Force Marathon course offers an unforgettable tour of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and the surrounding community. Beginning at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, runners head north toward the historic Huffman Prairie Flying Field, where the Wright brothers perfected the art of powered flight. The course continues through Area A of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base before leaving the installation and entering the welcoming city of Fairborn.
As the miles unfold, runners will experience the energy of the Fairborn Flyzone at mile 7 before turning south toward the inspiring wear blue: run to remember mile, a powerful tribute to our nation’s service members. The course then passes the iconic Wright Brothers Memorial before re-entering Area B of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. From there, runners make their way back toward the National Museum of the United States Air Force, where an unforgettable finish awaits near the wings of historic aircraft in the museum’s Air Park.
Rules & Regulations
Age Restrictions
Athletes must be 12 years or older on race day in order to register for the half marathon.
Time Limit
All half marathon participants must finish within the 8 hour gun time limit in order to receive an official time and a finisher’s medal. For your own health and safety, the 8 hour limit will be strictly adhered to and there will be no exceptions.
Safety on the Course
No animals, no strollers, no baby joggers, no bicycles, no scooters, no inline skates, no roller skates, and no wheeled vehicles (other than official Bike EMS and Patrol Teams) will be allowed on the course. Strollers and baby joggers are allowed for the 5K event only.
Awards
Awards will be presented to the top three male and female finishers in the following categories:
Overall | Active Duty Military
Awards will be present to the Ruck division men’s and women’s first place winners.
Additionally, awards will be mailed to the top three finishers in each age group in the following age groups for both men and women: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, and 80+.