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Results — 2026 Air Force Marathon
On September 19, 2026, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base hosts the 30th running of one of America's best-loved military marathons.
Marathon, Half, 10K, 5K and Kids' Run through more than 110 years of airpower history. Results on Raceroster.
Results → 🌐 Official Website →The Air Force Marathon is a Boston-qualifying endurance event held every year on the third Saturday of September at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio. First run in 1997 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the U.S. Air Force, the race has grown into one of the largest military-themed marathons in the country, drawing runners from all fifty states and abroad. In 2026 the event celebrates its 30th anniversary, with a special aircraft reveal planned for race weekend.
Runners choose from a full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K or the family-friendly Tailwind Trot 1K Kids' Run. New for 2026, a RUCK division joins the 10K and Half Marathon, alongside a 3-person marathon relay and a virtual option for runners who cannot make it to Dayton. The marathon course is largely flat, with two hillier stretches — one at the start, the other between miles 21 and 25 — before finishing at the National Museum of the United States Air Force.
The course winds through the base's historic aviation sites, tracing more than 110 years of military airpower history before runners cross the line steps from vintage aircraft on display. Past editions have drawn upward of 13,000 participants, making it one of the largest marathons in Ohio. Results: Raceroster.
Race Weekend Schedule 2026
Key Course Points
| Point | Info | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Wright-Patterson AFB START | All distances | Historic aviation base grounds |
| Flightline & hangars MAIN ROUTE | Marathon, Half, 10K | 110+ years of airpower history |
| Miles 21–25 hills TERRAIN | Marathon | Only significant climbs on an otherwise flat course |
| Air Force Museum FINISH | All distances | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| 30TH ANNIVERSARY Dayton, OH · Raceroster | ||
Frequently Asked Questions — 2026 Air Force Marathon
When is the 2026 Air Force Marathon?
Saturday, September 19, 2026, starting at 6:30 AM EDT at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio.
Where are the results posted?
Results are published on Raceroster.
What distances are offered?
A full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and the Tailwind Trot 1K Kids' Run, plus a 3-person marathon relay, RUCK divisions on the 10K and Half, and a virtual race.
Why is the 2026 edition special?
It marks the 30th anniversary of the Air Force Marathon, first held in 1997 to commemorate the Air Force's 50th anniversary, and it remains a Boston-qualifying course finishing at the National Museum of the United States Air Force.