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Spectators

Saturday Events

We welcome spectators to cheer on their family and friends at the Start and Finish Line at the Saturday events. Ample parking will be available for free at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, where the marathon, half marathon, and 10K race courses begin and end. The museum gate off Springfield Street opens to the public at 8:00 a.m. or the parking gates open at 4:00 a.m. More information about parking, directions, shuttles, runner drop off and pick up can be found here.

Please note all persons and carry-in items are subject to search and the following items are not allowed on event grounds:
– Animals (besides service animals)
– Coolers
– Glass
– Alcohol

Fairborn Fly Zone

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Join in the fun and excitement of race day at the Fairborn Fly Zone located around miles 15-16 of the marathon course! Watch the marathon participants pass through beautiful downtown Fairborn, where many spectators line the streets.

The Fly Zone provides free bus transportation from the Air Force Marathon start line at the National Museum of the United States Air Force to downtown Fairborn and back. Buses to the Fly Zone leave at 7:40 a.m., 7:50 a.m., and 8:00 a.m. immediately following the Marathon/Half Marathon start. Buses will continually return from 9:45 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. The return drop off is in the parking lot to the south of the National Museum of the United States Air Force. Please note: this is NOT the same location as the pick up. Please see the parking and shuttle map for reference. To learn more about the Fairborn Fly Zone, go to fairbornflyzone.com and check out their Facebook page.

Finish Line Festival

Beginning in 2023, the Finish Line Festival and After Party have joined forces! The Finish Line Festival will officially begin once the first person crosses the iconic finish line. Join family and friends in the celebration and listen to live music and enjoy ice cold beverages with a bite to eat from one of the food trucks. Stick around until 1:00 p.m. because you won’t want to miss out on the announcement of the 2026 featured aircraft! Check out all the happenings here.

2024 Finish Line Map