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2021 – 25th Annual Air Force Marathon
The 2021 Air Force Marathon will be held virtually for the second time in it’s history where participants can complete their registered event any day in the month of September due to the impacts of the increased transmission of COVID-19 both locally and statewide. The 2021 featured aircraft is the A-10 Thunderbolt II, B-2 Spirit, C-17 Globemaster III, and F-35 Lightning II. Learn more about each featured aircraft here.
2020 – 24th Annual Air Force Marathon
The 2020 Air Force Marathon was held virtually for the first time in it’s history where participants could complete their registered event any day in the month of September due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2020 featured aircraft was the HH-60G Pave Hawk. The primary mission of the HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter is to conduct day or night personnel recovery operations into hostile environments to recover isolated personnel during war. The HH-60G is also tasked to perform military operations other than war, including civil search and rescue, medical evacuation, disaster response, humanitarian assistance, security cooperation/aviation advisory, NASA space flight support, and rescue command and control.2019 – 23rd Annual Air Force Marathon
The 2019 Air Force Marathon was held on September 21st, 2019 and featured the KC-46A Pegasus. The KC-46A Pegasus is a widebody, multirole tanker that can refuel all U.S., allied and coalition military aircraft compatible with international aerial refueling procedures. Boeing designed the KC-46 to carry passengers, cargo and patients. The aircraft can detect, avoid, defeat and survive threats using multiple layers of protection, which will enable it to operate safely in medium-threat environments. This was the first time the Air Force Marathon has showcased a refueling aircraft.
2018 – 22nd Annual Air Force Marathon
The 2018 Air Force Marathon was held on September 15, 2018 and featured the MQ-9 Reaper. The Reaper is an armed, multi-mission, medium-altitude, long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft that is employed primarily against dynamic execution targets and secondarily as an intelligence collection asset.
2017 – 21st Annual Air Force Marathon
The 2017 Air Force Marathon was held on September 16, 2017 and featured two aircraft, the F-22 Raptor and the P-51 Mustang. The F-22 Raptor is the Air Force’s newest fighter aircraft while the P-51 Mustang is a long-range, single-seat fighter and fighter-bomber used during World War II and the Korean War, among other conflicts. The 70th anniversary of the United States Air Force was also celebrated in 2017.
2016 – 20th Annual Air Force Marathon
The 2016 Air Force Marathon was held on September 17, 2016 and featured the CV-22 Osprey. The CV-22 Osprey is a tiltrotor aircraft that combines the vertical takeoff, hover and vertical landing qualities of a helicopter with the long-range, fuel efficiency and speed characteristics of a turboprop aircraft. Its mission is to conduct long-range infiltration, exfiltration and resupply missions for special operations forces. The 20th Annual Air Force Marathon was also celebrated in 2016.
2015 – 19th Annual Air Force Marathon
The 2015 Air Force Marathon was held on September 19, 2015 and featured the U-2 Dragon Lady. The U-2S is a single-seat, single-engine, high-altitude/near space reconnaissance and surveillance aircraft providing signals, imagery, and electronic measurements and signature intelligence, or MASINT. Long and narrow wings give the U-2 glider-like characteristics and allow it to quickly lift heavy sensor payloads to unmatched altitudes, keeping them there for extended periods of time.
- 2015 Results
- 2015 5K Photos by Sport Photo
- 2015 10K, Half and Full Photos by Sport Photo
2014 – 18th Annual Air Force Marathon
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he 2014 Air Force Marathon was held on September 20 and featured the F-35A Lightning II. The F-35A is the U.S. Air Force’s latest 5th generation fighter. It will replace the U.S. Air Force’s aging fleet of F-16 Fighting Falcons and A-10 Thunderbolt II’s, which have been the primary fighter aircraft for more than 20 years,
- 2014 Results
- 2014 5K Photos by Sport Photo
- 2014 10K, Half & Full Photos by Sport Photo
2013 – 17th Annual Air Force Marathon
In 2013, the Air Force Marathon was held on September 21 and featured the C-130J Super Hercules. The remarkable C-130 first entered service in 1956 and the J model is the latest addition to the fleet. Compared to old models, the J model climbs faster and higher, flies farther at a higher cruise speed, and takes off and lands in a shorter distance.
- 2013 Results – Results on Active.com
- 2013 Photos – Photos on Sportphoto.com
2012 – 16th Annual Air Force Marathon
In 2012, the Air Force Marathon was held on September 15 and featured the B-2 Spirit. The B-2 Spirit is a multi-role bomber capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear munitions. It represents a dramatic leap forward in technology and is a major milestone in the U.S. Bomber modernization program.
- 2012 Results – Results on Active.com
- 2012 5K photos – On Sportphoto.com
- 2012 10K, Half and Full photos – on Sportphoto.com
2011 – 15th Annual Air Force Marathon
In 2011, the Air Force Marathon was held on September 17 and featured theB-1B Lancer. The B-1 bomber is the backbone of America’s long-range bomber force, providing massive and rapid delivery of precision and non-precision weapons against any potential adversary, anywhere around the globe on short-notice.
- 2011 Results – Results on Active.com
2010 – 14th Annual Air Force Marathon
In 2010, the Air Force Marathon was held on Saturday, September 18th and featured the B-52. For more than 40 years the B-52 Stratofortresses have been the backbone of the manned strategic bomber force for the United States.
- 2010 Results – Results on Active.Com
- 2010 Race Finisher Certificates & Photos– Posted on brightroom.com
2009 – 13th Annual Air Force Marathon
The 2009 the Air Force Marathon was held on Saturday, September 19th. To commemorate our rich history in flight, each year one aircraft is chosen to be highlighted during the marathon and on the unique finisher’s medal presented to each race participant. In 2009, the Air Force Marathon featured the RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned aircraft system.
- 2009 Results – Results on Active.Com
- 2009 Race Finisher Certificates & Photos– Posted on brightroom.com
2008 – 12th Annual Air Force Marathon
The 2008 Air Force Marathon was held on Saturday, September 20. To commemorate our rich history in flight, each year one aircraft is chosen to be highlighted during the marathon and on the unique finisher’s medal presented to each race participant. In 2008, the Air Force Marathon featured the F-22 Raptorfighter.
- 2008 Results – Results on Active.com
- 2008 Photography – Posted on brightroom.com
- 2008 Video
2007 – 11th Annual Air Force Marathon
The 2007 Air Force Marathon was held on Saturday, September 15. To commemorate our rich history in flight, each year one aircraft is chosen to be highlighted during the marathon and on the unique finisher’s medal presented to each race participant. In 2007, the Air Force Marathon featured the C-5 Galaxystrategic airlift plane. The United States Air Force’s 60th anniversary was also celebrated in 2007.
- 2007 Results for Full Marathon[pdf]
- 2007 Results for Half Marathon[pdf]
- Results for 5K Marathon[pdf]
- Results for Overall Athena, Overall Clydesdale, Relay, Team Splits, and Wheelchair[doc]
2006 – 10th Annual Air Force Marathon
The 2006 Air Force Marathon was held on Saturday, September 16. To commemorate our rich history in flight, each year one aircraft is chosen to be highlighted during the marathon and on the unique finisher’s medal presented to each race participant. In 2006, the Air Force Marathon featured the A-10 Thunderbolt II close air support plane. 2006 marked the 25th anniversary of the A-10’s initial deployment. The 2006 logo depicts the shark-faced plane characteristic of the Flying Tigers, 23rd Fighter Group, Pope Air Force Base, North Carolina. The paint job is unique to the 23rdFG and is a nod to the Flying Tigers’ World War II heritage.
2005 – 9th Annual Air Force Marathon
The 2005 Air Force Marathon was held Saturday, September 17. To commemorate our rich history in flight, each year one aircraft is chosen to be highlighted during the marathon and on the unique finisher’s medal presented to each race participant. In 2005, the Marathon featured the U-2 Dragon Lady high-altitude reconnaisance and surveillance aircraft. 2005 marked the 50th anniversary of the U-2.
- 2005 Results[pdf]
| Winners – Individual Category | Winner |
Time
|
|---|---|---|
| Overall Male | Hendrik Vanloon |
2:41:15 |
| Overall Female | Kori Delwiche |
3:02:22 |
| Overall Military Male | Michael Michno |
2:45:33 |
| Overall Military Female | Jill Metzger |
3:06:38 |
| Clydesdale | Peter Penzone |
3:10:20 |
| Athena | Antionette Francher-Donald |
3:48:22 |
| Overall Male Half Marathon | William Bohlke |
1:11:47 |
| Overall Female Half Marathon | Rebecca Oldenhouse |
1:30:15 |
| Overall Male 5K | Brett Still |
15:34:31 |
| Overall Female 5K | Kelly Donahue |
20:45:51 |
| Winners – Team Category | Winner |
Time
|
| Men’s Relay | Team AETC 3 |
2:50:11 |
| Women’s Relay | National Guard Flyers |
3:38:55 |
| Military Relay | National Guard Stars and Stripes |
2:31:05 |
| ROTC Relay | UDROTC #2 |
3:06:20 |
| Coed Relay | Team Richard |
2:41:04 |
| Masters Relay | Docs & Patient |
3:19:57 |
2004 – 8th Annual Air Force Marathon
The 2004 Air Force Marathon was held on Saturday, September 18. To commemorate our rich history in flight, each year one aircraft is chosen to be highlighted during the marathon and on the unique finisher’s medal presented to each race participant. In 2004, the Air Force Marathon featured the F-117A Nighthawk low-observable precision-strike stealth plane.
- 2004 Results[pdf]
| Winners – Individual Category | Winner |
Time
|
|---|---|---|
| Overall Male | James Bresette |
2:40:55 |
| Overall Female | Jill Metzger |
3:06:06 |
| Overall Military Male | Charles Longo |
2:43:47 |
| Overall Military Female | Elizabeth Jensen |
3:33:05 |
| Wheelchair Overall Male | Grant Berthiaume |
2:09:11 |
| Wheelchair Overall Female | Holly Koester |
3:23:52 |
| Clydesdale | Patrick Callahan |
3:21:15 |
| Athena | Pamela Schultz |
3:53:16 |
| Overall Male Half Marathon | Mark Stidham |
1:20:21 |
| Overall Female Half Marathon | Charlotte Chumlea |
1:26:53 |
| Overall Male 5K | Jimmie Hagger |
16:52 |
| Overall Female 5K | Jewel Kelly |
19:52 |
| Winners – Team Category | Winner |
Time
|
| Men’s Relay | BATC |
2:51:38 |
| Women’s Relay | National Guard Flyers |
3:06:14 |
| Military Relay | AETC |
2:39:46 |
| Coed Relay | RECCE 1 |
2:24:04 |
| Masters Relay | National Guard Stars and Stripes |
2:38:07 |
2003 – 7th Annual Air Force Marathon
The 2003 Air Force Marathon was held on Saturday, September 20. To commemorate our rich history in flight, each year one aircraft is chosen to be highlighted during the marathon and on the unique finisher’s medal presented to each race participant. In 2003, the Air Force Marathon featured the the B-2 Spirit, a multi-role bomber capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear munitions.
- 2003 Results [pdf]
| Winners – Individual Category | Winner |
Time
|
|---|---|---|
| Overall Male | Hendrik Vanloon |
2:37:44 |
| Overall Female | Jill Metzger |
3:05:35 |
| Overall Military Male | Mike Lilly |
2:47:02 |
| Overall Military Female | Celiann Gonzalez |
3:26:95 |
| Clydesdale | Eddie Clark |
3:16:00 |
| Athena | Sara Whittingham |
3:14:28 |
| Winners – Team Category | Winner |
Time
|
| Men’s Relay | Miami Valley Track Club |
2:21:05 |
| Women’s Relay | Edwards Runners |
3:02:29 |
| Military Relay | Grand Forks Intel |
2:57:20 |
| Coed Relay | AETC Services Sandbaggers |
2:38:51 |
| Masters Relay | National Guard Stars and Stripes |
2:34:02 |
2002 – 6th Annual Air Force Marathon
The 2002 Air Force Marathon was held on Saturday, September 21. To commemorate our rich history in flight, each year one aircraft is chosen to be highlighted during the marathon and on the unique finisher’s medal presented to each race participant. In 2002, the Air Force Marathon featured the F-15E Strike Eagle dual-role (air-to-air and air-to-ground combat) long-range fighter plane. The “E” model is a variant of the F-15 Eagle, which carries solely air-to-air combat responsibility.
- 2002 Results [pdf]
| Winners – Individual Category | Winner |
Time
|
|---|---|---|
| Overall Male | Guido Bocklandt |
2:44:27 |
| Overall Female | Sandy Handley |
3:16:23 |
| Overall Military Male | Jeffrey Gibson |
2:42:15 |
| Overall Military Female | Jill Metzger |
3:17:35 |
| Wheelchair Overall Male | Patrick Doak |
1:59:47 |
| Wheelchair Overall Female | Holly Koester |
3:01:42 |
| Clydesdale | Larry Gallo |
3:27:00 |
| Athena | Mary Hachreiner |
3:53:44 |
2001 – 5th Annual Air Force Marathon
The 2001 Air Force Marathon was originally scheduled to be held on Saturday, September 22. To commemorate our rich history in flight, each year one aircraft is chosen to be highlighted during the marathon and on the unique finisher’s medal presented to each race participant. In 2001, the Air Force Marathon was to feature the B-1B Lancer multi-mission, long-range bomber plane.
The 5th Annual Air Force Marathon was cancelled in remembrance of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.
2000 – 4th Annual Air Force Marathon
The 2000 Air Force Marathon was held on Saturday, September 16. To commemorate our rich history in flight, each year one aircraft is chosen to be highlighted during the marathon and on the unique finisher’s medal presented to each race participant. In 2000, the Air Force Marathon featured the F-16 Fighting Falcon, an air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack fighter aircraft.
- 2000 Results [PDF]
| Winners – Individual Category | Winner |
Time
|
|---|---|---|
| Overall Male | John Agnew |
2:30:49 |
| Overall Female | Mariska Kramer-Postma |
2:57:15 |
| Wheelchair Overall Male | Christopher Rodney |
2:26:29 |
| Wheelchair Overall Female | Holly Koester |
3:16:45 |
| Clydesdale | Chris Wyckoff |
3:28:05 |
| Athena | Nichole Carlson |
3:53:54 |
| Winners – Team Category | Winner |
Time
|
| Men’s Relay | National Guard Seacows |
2:16:53 |
| Women’s Relay | Moms 2000 |
3:31:51 |
| Military Relay | Army First |
2:22:32 |
| Coed Relay | Bob Schul Racing Team |
2:32:55 |
| Masters Relay | Bob Schul Racing Team |
2:35:59 |
1999 – 3rd Annual Air Force Marathon
The 1999 Air Force Marathon was held on Saturday, September 18. To commemorate our rich history in flight, each year one aircraft is chosen to be highlighted during the marathon and on the unique finisher’s medal presented to each race participant. In 1999, the Air Force Marathon featured the C-17 Globemaster III tactical airlift and airdrop cargo plane.
| Winners – Individual Category | Winner |
Time
|
|---|---|---|
| Overall Male | Mike Lilly |
2:35:44 |
| Overall Female | Annette Bauer |
2:58:23 |
| Winners – Team Category | Winner |
Time
|
| Men’s Relay | National Guard Seacows |
2:18:19 |
| Women’s Relay | Bob Schul Racing Team 3 |
2:58:19 |
| Military Relay | National Guard Prima Donnas |
2:39:37 |
| Coed Relay | Bob Schul Racing Team “A” 2 |
2:46:41 |
| Masters Relay | National Guard Piranhas |
2:31:31 |
1998 – 2nd Annual Air Force Marathon
The 1998 Air Force Marathon was held on Saturday, September 19. To commemorate our rich history in flight, each year one aircraft is chosen to be highlighted during the marathon and on the unique finisher’s medal presented to each race participant. In 1998, the Air Force Marathon featured the F-22 Raptorfighter.
| Winners – Individual Category | Winner |
Time
|
|---|---|---|
| Overall Male | Andrew Herr |
2:27:41 |
| Overall Female | Heidi McKenna |
3:17:02 |
| Overall Military Male | Robert Yara |
2:36:13 |
| Overall Military Female | Holly Scott |
3:33:53 |
| Wheelchair Overall Male | Scott Musser |
1:59:09 |
| Wheelchair Overall Female | Holly Koester |
3:08:53 |
| Clydesdale | Manuel Hauck |
3:06:55 |
| Winners – Team Category | Winner |
Time
|
| Men’s Relay | US Army |
2:23:43 |
| Women’s Relay | Bob Schul Racing Team Women |
2:41:38 |
| Military Relay | Team National Guard |
2:38:20 |
| Coed Relay | Bob Schul Racing Team Coed |
2:38:20 |
| Masters Relay | Goebel Blasters |
2:43:57 |
| Running Club | Bob Schul Racing Team |
2:32:13 |
1997 – Inaugural Air Force Marathon
The inaugural Air Force Marathon was held on Saturday, September 20, 1997. To commemorate our rich history in flight, each year one aircraft is chosen to be highlighted during the marathon and on the unique finisher’s medal presented to each race participant. In 1997, the Air Force Marathon featured the Wright 1909 Military Flyer, the original military aircraft. The Wright Flyer was conceived and built by Dayton’s own Wilbur and Orville Wright, for which Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is partly named.
| Winners – Individual Category | Winner |
Time
|
|---|---|---|
| Overall Male | Andrew Herr |
2:28:34 |
| Overall Female | Lori Eppard |
2:55:04 |
| Overall Military Male | Mark Cucuzzella |
2:33:05 |
| Overall Military Female | Lori Eppard |
2:55:04 |
| Wheelchair Overall Male | Christopher Rodney |
2:20:58 |
| Wheelchair Overall Female | Holly Koester |
3:34:05 |
| Winners – Team Category | Winner |
Time
|
| Men’s Relay | Kelly AFB II |
2:31:31 |
| Women’s Relay | Bob Schul Racing Team |
3:02:09 |
| Military Relay | Flea Trainer |
2:28:20 |
| Coed Relay | Bob Schul Racing Team Coed |
2:58:25 |
| Masters Relay | Goebel Blasters |
2:39:44 |
| Marathon Military Team | Team Bolling-11th Wing |