Races Marathon · Dayton, USA
Air Force Marathon
Air Force Marathon is a flat marathon in Dayton, USA, held each September. A mostly flat loop from the National Museum of the US Air Force around Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, with hills at the start and from about mile 21 to 25. Can be warm and humid, around 14-25C. The Air Force Marathon's flat profile means your pacing discipline, not the terrain, decides the day.
Page rebuilt 2026-09-30 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
September
every year
Course
flat
Marathon
Conditions
Can be warm and humid, around 14-25C.
Racing this course well
A mostly flat loop from the National Museum of the US Air Force around Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, with hills at the start and from about mile 21 to 25.
The Air Force Marathon's flat profile means your pacing discipline, not the terrain, decides the day.
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Asked often
- When is the Air Force Marathon?
- It is held each September in Dayton, USA. Check the official Air Force Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Air Force Marathon course flat?
- A mostly flat loop from the National Museum of the US Air Force around Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, with hills at the start and from about mile 21 to 25.
- How should I train for the Air Force Marathon?
- Build for the course you'll actually race at the Air Force Marathon: flat terrain, September conditions. RunV generates a plan for your goal time and rebuilds it every time life interrupts the Dayton build.
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