Air Force Marathon 2025

The mission of the Air Force Marathon is to “showcase the U.S. Air Force’s legacy of pride, professionalism, and perseverance through an enduring world-class fitness experience for all”. Simply put, the AFM is “where perseverance and pride take flight!”

Come and be a part of history! The Air Force Marathon is an annual endurance event held on the third Saturday of September at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. First held in 1997 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Air Force, the Air Force Marathon has grown into a 13,500-participant event, with runners from all fifty states and many foreign countries.

Race weekend features five event distances; a marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and Tailwind Trot 1K Kids’ Run as well as a three-person marathon relay and two Fly! Fight! Win! Challenge Series where runners can earn a fourth medal after completing the 5K, 10K, and half marathon or marathon in one weekend. Other exciting events include our two-day Health & Fitness Expo, Breakfast of Champions, Gourmet Pasta Dinner, Finish Line Festival, and After Party.