Please note the 25^th Annual Air Force Marathon in-person event scheduled for September 16-18, 2021 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has been transitioned to a virtual event. More information about this decision can be found on the event update page and you will also find virtual event details on our virtual experience page. From the entire team at the Air Force Marathon, we thank you for your continuous support!

2021 Schedule of Events

Thursday, September 16th, 2021

Health & Fitness Expo/Packet Pick-Up: 3-7 p.m. | Free & open to the public!
Wright State University Nutter Center
3640 Colonel Glenn Highway
Dayton, OH 45435

Friday, September 17th, 2021

Breakfast of Champions: 8-10 a.m. | Open to the public!
Holiday Inn Dayton-Fairborn
2800 Presidential Drive
Fairborn, OH 45324

Health & Fitness Expo/Packet Pick-Up: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | Free & open to the public!
Wright State University Nutter Center
3640 Colonel Glenn Highway
Dayton, OH 45435

Run & Flow Yoga with Samantha King: 1:00 p.m. | Free & open to the public!
Wright State University Nutter Center, Berry Room
3640 Colonel Glenn Highway
Dayton, OH 45435

Optimus Prosthetics Lower Extremity Amputee Clinic:  1:00-3:00 p.m. | Free | Register Here
Wright State University Nutter Center, McLin Gym
3640 Colonel Glenn Highway
Dayton, OH 45435

Gourmet Pasta Dinner: 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Open to the public!
National Museum of the US Air Force
1100 Spaatz Street
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH 45433

Tailwind Trot 1K Kids’ Run: 6:00 p.m.
Setzer Pavilion, behind Wright State University Nutter Center

5K Opening Ceremony: 6:15 p.m.
Setzer Pavilion, behind Wright State University Nutter Center

5K Start: 6:30 p.m.
Setzer Pavilion, behind Wright State University Nutter Center

Overall 5K Awards Presentation: 7:15 p.m.
Setzer Pavilion, behind Wright State University Nutter Center

Saturday, September 18th, 2021

All events take place at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force unless noted otherwise.

There will be no packet pick-up on Saturday (unless you have purchased this add-on through registration). You must pick up your packet at the Health & Fitness Expo on Thursday or Friday. Parking entry gates open at 4:00 a.m. and runners will not be allowed to be dropped off at the Museum. Check out our Race Rules for more information.

4:00 a.m. | Runner parking entry gates open

6:20 a.m. | 10K Opening Ceremony

6:30 a.m. | 10K Start

7:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Finish Line Festival – Spectators are welcome!

7:15 a.m. | Marathon and Half Marathon Opening Ceremony

7:25 a.m. | Wheeled Marathon Start

7:30 a.m. | Marathon and Half Marathon Start

8:00 a.m. | 10K Awards Presentation
Festival Tent

9:30 a.m. | Half Marathon Awards Presentation
Festival Tent

11:00 a.m. | Marathon Awards Presentation
Festival Tent

5:00 p.m. | After Party – Free & open to the public!
The Greene Town Center in Beavercreek, Ohio