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Airforce Marathon

HealthVeterans & Military Families
Resiliency Center, Bldg 219, 5030 Pearson Rd, Wright-patterson Air Force Base, OH 45433
Phone 937) 257-4350
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Our mission

To showcase the U.S. Air Force’s legacy of pride, professionalism, and perseverance through a world-class fitness experience that promotes health and fitness. It supports military personnel and their families by partnering with non-profits and celebrating the service’s history, heritage, and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base community.
Opportunities

Marathon Volunteer

More Than Just a Volunteer: This isn’t just about handing out water (though that’s important too!). It’s about becoming part of a legacy, joining a community of passionate individuals dedicated to making this grand. You’ll be the heart and soul of race weekend, providing crucial support at every turn, from pre-race excitement at the Health & Fitness Expo to the electrifying energy at the finish line.

Perks of Joining the Crew:

  • Exclusive Flight Crew Gear Sport your very own commemorative t-shirt with pride!
  • Complimentary refreshments throughout your volunteer shifts.
    Hydration Station Heroes: Volunteering at a Hydration Station? Your Team Captain will be in touch soon with registration details.

    Double Your Impact: Want to maximize your Flight Crew experience? Sign up for multiple volunteer shifts! Simply select “Add Another Shift or Volunteer” after completing your registration
  • Occasional
  • Teens, 21+, 55+, Adults
  • Groups (2-10), Groups (10+), Corporate Teams
  • In Person, Event support, Outdoor, Project-based
  • None, On-site, Formal, Skilled
  • Evenings, Weekends
Volunteer
How you help

It takes over 1,500 dedicated Flight Crew volunteers to ensure all of the Air Force Marathon events take off without a hitch! Our Flight Crew volunteers make this possible by giving their time with pre-race set-up, endless support during race weekend, and with post-race clean-up.
About us

Come and be a part of history! The Air Force Marathon is an annual endurance event held 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 10,000 participant event, with runners from all fifty states and many foreign countries.