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WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFNS) -- After a 30-minute weather delay, over 15,000 runners, walkers and spectators from all 50 states and many foreign countries gathered Sept. 17 to take part in the 20th annual U.S. Air Force Marathon at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
Col. Bradley McDonald, the 88th Air Base Wing and installation commander, said he was impressed by all the people responsible for organizing the marathon.
“In my first year here, I have been amazed by the outstanding Airmen of team (Wright-Patterson) and the great support we've received from the Miami Valley who helped make this such a phenomenal event,” McDonald said. “It takes an enormous amount of planning, hard work and more than 2,400 volunteers to make this a world class event and I sincerely thank each and every one of them for a job well done.”
The three-day event kicked off Sept. 15 with a free sports and fitness expo. Along with participant’s bib pick up, the expo offered more than 100 exhibitors featuring the latest in sports, fitness, health and nutrition.
Pre-race activities included the Breakfast of Champions on Sept. 16, featuring guest speaker, four-time Olympian Meb Keflezighi at the Fairborn followed by the annual Gourmet Pasta Dinner at the Air Force museum.
“We are always excited about the Air Force Marathon,” said Rob Aguiar, the Air Force Marathon race director. “But this year is super special because we’re celebrating our 20th anniversary and we’ve added a lot of new pieces that we think people will enjoy.”
New to the marathon this year was the introduction of the official Air Force Marathon mascot, Tailwind. Also new was the Air Force Marathon mobile race app where participants and spectators could stay abreast of the latest marathon information including tracking runner location.
Runners had the option of competing in the full marathon, a half-marathon, and 10K, as well as a wheeled division. The Air Force Marathon is sanctioned by the USA Track & Field Association and is a qualifier for the Boston Marathon.
Col. Bradley McDonald, the 88th Air Base Wing and installation commander, said he was impressed by all the people responsible for organizing the marathon.
“In my first year here, I have been amazed by the outstanding Airmen of team (Wright-Patterson) and the great support we've received from the Miami Valley who helped make this such a phenomenal event,” McDonald said. “It takes an enormous amount of planning, hard work and more than 2,400 volunteers to make this a world class event and I sincerely thank each and every one of them for a job well done.”
The three-day event kicked off Sept. 15 with a free sports and fitness expo. Along with participant’s bib pick up, the expo offered more than 100 exhibitors featuring the latest in sports, fitness, health and nutrition.
Pre-race activities included the Breakfast of Champions on Sept. 16, featuring guest speaker, four-time Olympian Meb Keflezighi at the Fairborn followed by the annual Gourmet Pasta Dinner at the Air Force museum.
“We are always excited about the Air Force Marathon,” said Rob Aguiar, the Air Force Marathon race director. “But this year is super special because we’re celebrating our 20th anniversary and we’ve added a lot of new pieces that we think people will enjoy.”
New to the marathon this year was the introduction of the official Air Force Marathon mascot, Tailwind. Also new was the Air Force Marathon mobile race app where participants and spectators could stay abreast of the latest marathon information including tracking runner location.
Runners had the option of competing in the full marathon, a half-marathon, and 10K, as well as a wheeled division. The Air Force Marathon is sanctioned by the USA Track & Field Association and is a qualifier for the Boston Marathon.
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