History & Heritage Race Series 2022

The Air Force Marathon is proud to continue the History & Heritage Race Series in 2022! While the Air Force Marathon, held annually the third Saturday in September, always features active aircraft, the 2022 History & Heritage Race Series features retired aircraft in order to begin to highlight all of the great aircraft that have shaped the U.S. Air Force’s air power throughout history!

There will be six aircraft featured in 2022 with each aircraft revealed one at a time. The History & Heritage Race Series is a virtual race series which allows participants from all over the world to participate right from their home. You will have the option to choose to participate in the marathon, half marathon, 10K, or 5K. See detailed race information below.

Registration Now Open!

Event Details

Registration for the 2022 History & Heritage Race Series is now open. Each participant will have the option to choose between the marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K. The cost of each race in the series is $30 no matter which distance chosen.

Participant Amenities

All registered participants will receive a downloadable race bib, commemorative patch, an American made 3.5″ finisher’s medal with sublimated ribbon portraying the featured aircraft, a 3.5″ x 5″ information card on the featured aircraft and its history, and a custom downloadable finisher certificate. The registration price includes domestic shipping costs (additional costs apply for international shipping). Race items will be shipped 6-8 weeks after registration opens. i.e. If you register for the first race in the series on December 1st, we will ship your race packet to you toward the end of January. If you register for the first race in the series in March (pending availability), we will ship your race packet to you within two weeks of your registration.

p-26 peashooter — P-26A Finisher’s Medal

Virtual Event Guidelines

You may run, walk, or run/walk your full distance wherever you want – around your neighborhood, on a treadmill, or any course of your choosing. Be sure to track your race with Strava, Garmin, Fitbit, or another GPS-tracking app that will confirm your mileage and time. After your race, we encourage you to upload your results to the results page although this step is not required to receive your amenities.

Virtual Race Events Timeline

Event	Reveal Date	Race Begins & Results Open	Race Items Begin Shipping
History & Heritage Race Series - January	December 1st	January 1st	End of January-March (estimated 1.5 month delay)
History & Heritage Race Series - March	February 1st	March 1st	End of March
History & Heritage Race Series - May	April 1st	May 1st	End of May
History & Heritage Race Series - July	June 1st	July 1st	End of July
History & Heritage Race Series - September	August 1st	September 1st	End of September
History & Heritage Race Series - November	October 1st	November 1st	End of November

Downloadable Bibs

Results

J-3 Cub Results

MH-53 Pave Low Results

F-4 Phantom II Results

XF-85 Goblin Results

F-86 Sabre Results

C-47 Skytrain Results

Virtual Event FAQs

What is a virtual race?

A virtual race allows participants to complete the race anytime and anywhere. You may run or walk the race 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.

How does a virtual race work?

Once you register for the virtual event, simply complete your race distance any day and any where. After you finish, we encourage you to upload your finish time to the results page although this is not required in order to receive your amenities. We will then mail your commemorative patch and finisher's medal to the address you provided at registration.

Will there be a set route or do I make one up?

You will choose your own route for the virtual event. We encourage you to map out your route prior to beginning your race to ensure you complete the entire distance.

How do I track my distance and time my race?

You are going to be on the honor system for completing your race. However, we will be asking participants to upload their finish time so we can have a results page. 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.

Will there be awards for the virtual event?

As everyone will be on the honor system and submitting their own finish times, we will not be offering awards for the virtual event.

Do I have to submit my race results?

You may submit your results here. While we do encourage you to submit your race results this step is not required in order to receive your finisher medal and commemorative patch. As everyone will be on the honor system and submitting their own finish times, we will not be verifying results since they will be considered unofficial.

When will I receive my finisher's medal and patch?

We will ship race packets which include a finisher's medal and commemorative patch to you free of charge 6-8 weeks after registration opens. i.e. If you register for the first race in the series on December 1st, we will ship your race packet to you toward the end of January. If you register for the first race in the series in March (pending availability), we will ship your race packet to you within two weeks of your registration. *Please note that the medals will not be distance specific.

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