The Air Force Marathon will continue to offer the virtual race option so athletes from all over the world may continue to participate in the annual celebration of the founding of the U.S. Air Force right from their home. This option is open to everyone for the marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K events. See detailed event guidelines and frequently asked questions below.
All registered virtual athletes will receive access to the virtual goodie bag and downloadable race bib, an official race shirt, complimentary commemorative patch, race bib, and official finisher’s medal*. Race packets will be mailed to participants beginning in October.
*Please note: the official race shirt, race bib, and finisher’s medal for the virtual event will all be the same design and not specify the distance completed.
*If registering for multiple virtual races only one medal and shirt will be provided.
Virtual Race Guidelines
You must complete your virtual race within a single time frame between September 1st-30th. You may run, walk, or run/walk your full distance wherever you would like – around your neighborhood, on a treadmill, or any trail or course of your choosing. We encourage you to track your virtual event with a GPS-tracking app that will confirm your mileage and time.
After you complete your virtual race, you may submit your results and proof of completion (GPS data) online by September 30th. We will mail your official race shirt, official finisher’s medal, and optional complimentary commemorative patch to the address you provided during registration whether you submit results or not. If you need to update this address at any time, you may do so by following these instructions or sending us an email. Virtual race athletes will not be eligible for awards as results will be considered unofficial and will not be verified.
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.
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.
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.
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.
