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2024 Course Maps & Descriptions
Marathon (26.2)
Beginning at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, the course heads up one of only two solid hills right from the start before dropping down into Historic Huffman Flying Field in the third mile. From there, you can expect a very flat and fast route for the next 17 miles as they lap the flight line where the 445th Airlift Wing constantly flies the beautiful C-17! Continue into Fairborn at mile 15 for what is lovingly referred to as the Fairborn Fly Zone. Stay cool here and don’t let the incredible energy cause you to accelerate too much as you make your way down Main Street!
Returning back to the base, you then run through the historic brick house living quarters that were recently added to the National Historic Register. Fly by the golf course and out onto the 844 freeway before exiting right into Wright State University’s athletic facilities. From here a few gentle rolling hills and one downhill separate you from the flat final mile. Once back inside the Air Force base gates of Area B at mile 26, zip along a portion of the old flight line and finish under the wing tips of historic aircrafts at the museum’s Air Park!
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Half Marathon (13.1)
The Air Force Half Marathon course is as challenging as it is rewarding! Beginning at the National Museum of the United States of the Air Force, the course heads uphill right from the start before dropping down into the Historic Huffman Flying Field in the third mile. You then make a flat loop through the golf course and then head onto the 844 freeway exiting immediately via an offramp into Wright State University. Moving through the athletic facilities, you then make your way onto Kauffman Avenue which is a quiet road with gentle rolling hills. Now, at mile 8, the course heads up a stout hill back into Area B of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base before a long slight descent.
Head up one last hill by the Air Force Research Labs and the Air Force Institute of Technology before cruising down a large downhill back towards the finish line while being greeted with the entire Miami Valley in the distance. A flat and fast final mile sets the stage for a rewarding finish along a portion of the old flight line under the wingtips of historic aircrafts at the museum’s Air Park.
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Marathon Relay (3-Person)
The Air Force Marathon relay takes place on the marathon course, with two relay exchanges at miles 8 and 17.
- Leg 1 relay participants start at the same time as the other marathoners – 7:30 a.m. There is not a separate start time for relay teams.
- Leg 2 and 3 relay participants will be bused to their respective relay exchange zone. They should report to the Relay Loading Zone near the start line on Springfield Drive.
Leg 1 relay participant will begin at the National Museum of the United States Air Force and head up a hill right from the start before dropping down into Historic Huffman Flying Field in the third mile. From there, you can expect a very flat and fast route for the next five miles as they start to lap the flight line where the 445th Airlift Wing constantly flies the beautiful C-17!
Leg 2 relay participant will proceed on this flat and fast route and continue into downtown Fairborn at mile 15 for what is lovingly referred to as the Fairborn Fly Zone. Stay cool here and don’t let the incredible energy cause you to accelerate too much as you make your way down Main Street! Returning back to the base, you then run through the historic brick house living quarters that were recently added to the National Historic Register.
Leg 3 relay participant will fly by the golf course and out onto the 844 freeway before exiting right into Wright State University’s athletic facilities. From here a few gentle rolling hills and one downhill separate you from the flat final mile. Once back inside the Air Force base gates of Area B at mile 26, zip along a portion of the old flight line and finish under the wing tips of historic aircrafts at the museum’s Air Park!
More information here.
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10K
Starting just outside the National Museum of the United States Air Force, the 10K route will warm you up quickly as you make your way uphill to the United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine. Roll along gentle hills past the Air Force Research Labs and the Air Force Institute of Technology before cruising down a large downhill back towards the finish. The final mile levels out and you will finish along the old flight line under the wingtips of historic aircraft in the museum’s Air Park.
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5K
Taking place on the beautiful campus of Wright State University (WSU), this family-friendly 5K course winds downhill past the WSU’s Nutter Center and athletic facilities before turning uphill into campus. The course levels out as you pass by classrooms and the heart of campus in route to the finish line at Nutter Center.
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Fly! Fight! Win! Challenge Series
Two days, three races, and four medals – are you up for the challenge? Put in some extra miles by registering for either the marathon or half marathon version of our Fly! Fight! Win! Challenge Series. See the race weekend event schedule for both options, as well as links to information about the individual races, in the table below.
Marathon Challenge Half Marathon Challenge
5K
Friday at 6:30 p.m.5K
Friday at 6:30 p.m.
10K
Saturday at 6:30 a.m.10K
Saturday at 6:30 a.m.
Marathon
Saturday at 7:30 a.m.Half Marathon
Saturday at 7:30 a.m.
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Tailwind Trot 1K Kids’ Run
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