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Put in some extra miles this September with the 2021 Air Force Marathon Fly! Fight! Win! Virtual Challenge Series event where you race the 5K, 10K, and half marathon or marathon! Each registrant will earn a commemorative patch (if selected), three official finisher’s medals, the official Challenge Series long sleeve shirt, the special Challenge Series award hangar, and a fourth (spinning!) finisher’s medal.

 

2021 Participant Amenities:

All virtual Challenge Series registrants will receive their race bib, official Challenge Series long sleeve shirt, complimentary commemorative patch (if selected), three official finisher’s medals, and access to the virtual goodie bag. You will also receive a fourth (spinning!) finisher’s medal and special award hangar to display all four of your medals.

We have been approved to host an in-person packet pick-up for local participants and for non-local and those unable to pick up in person, we will mail your race amenities beginning in October to the address you provided during registration. If you need to update this address at any time, you may do so by following these instructions.

2021 Virtual Event Guidelines:

All virtual Challenge Series participants may complete the three virtual event distances between September 1st-November 30th, 2021. You may run, walk, or run/walk your full distance each day wherever you want – around your neighborhood, on a treadmill, or any course of your choosing. If possible, be sure to track your race with runcoach, Strava, Garmin, Fitbit, or another GPS-tracking app that will confirm your mileage and time.

After your race, we encourage you to upload your finish times to the results page (link will be available at a later date). We will attempt to have an in-person pickup of race amenities for local participants and for non-local participants and those unable to pick up in person, we will mail your race amenities to the address you provided at registration beginning in October. If you need to update this address at any time, you may do so by following these instructions or contact our team.

 

2021 Virtual Event Pricing:

  • Marathon – $115
  • Half Marathon – $105
  • 10K – $55
  • 5K – $40
  • Fly! Fight! Win! Challenge Series
    • 5K + 10K + Marathon – $200
    • 5K + 10K + Half Marathon – $190
  • Tailwind Trot 1K Kids’ Race – $25

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2021 Virtual Event FAQs:

A virtual event allows participants to complete their race distance anytime and any where. You may run or walk the full distance at your own pace. You choose your own race day and your own starting line, whether it's a treadmill, your neighborhood, or a park trail.
Simply complete your race distance any day and any where beginning September 1st. After you finish, we encourage you to upload your finish time to the Race Roster results page by September 30th. We will mail your race packet to the address you provided during registration beginning in October. If you have not uploaded your results by the end of the race period, your items will still be mailed to you beginning in October.
You may submit your race results here although it is not required in order to receive your race packet and amenities.
Yes, of course! We will mail your race packet which include the commemorative patch (if selected), official race shirt, and finisher's medal to you beginning in October. There will be no in-person packet pick-up for virtual participants. *Please note: If you signed up for multiple virtual races you will only receive one medal and shirt.
The great thing about a virtual race is you get to choose your very own race day! This can be any day beginning September 1st through September 30th.

We are also aware a virtual event is not the same as an in-person event when it comes to support (hydration, restrooms, medical, etc) so please take this into account when you complete your virtual event - stay safe & healthy! If you need to complete your event at a later date that is perfectly good too.
You will choose your own route for the virtual event. We ask that you do not use any of the Air Force Marathon routes as these are not pedestrian safe without the usual street closures and safety assistance with traffic.
You are going to be on the honor system for completing your virtual event. However, we will be asking participants to upload their finish time so we can have a results page (link will be provided at a later date). If you would like to track your distance and time there are many apps you may download for free such as runcoach, Strava, and RunKeeper, Garmin, Fitbit, etc. It's helpful to map out a route ahead of time too. Don't forget to share your "finish line" photos on social media using the hashtag #FlyAFM so we can see your smiling faces!
As everyone will be on the honor system and submitting their own finish times, we will not be offering awards for the virtual event since all results will be considered unofficial and will not be verified.
We encourage you to run your event distance in one day and at one time just like you would on race weekend. This will be helpful when you upload your results to the online results page (link will be provided at a later date).

We are also aware a virtual event is not the same as an in-person event when it comes to support (hydration, restrooms, medical, etc) so please take this into account when you complete your virtual event - stay safe & healthy! If you need to complete your event at a later date that is perfectly good too.
Yes, you may transfer into a different event through your Race Roster participant dashboard. You have until August 31st to transfer into a different distance.
Registration for the 2024 events will open Monday, November 27.
Yes, you may participate in the 2022 in person or virtual marathon and your status as a STAR will remain the same going into 2023. If you do participate in the virtual marathon you must show proof of completion in under 7 hours.

Beginning in 2023, you must complete the in person marathon in order to remain a STAR going into 2024. Registration for the 2023 event will open Monday, November 28.
Yes, there are volunteer opportunities available. Learn more and register on the volunteer webpage.
If you are having trouble logging into your Race Roster account or need your password reset please contact Race Roster's customer service team directly at 1-855-969-5515.

 

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2021 Virtual Event
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The 2021 Air Force Marathon in-person event scheduled for September 16-18 will now be held virtually. You may read more about the decision here as well as check out the virtual experience page with more information regarding the virtual event.