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  • Reservist beats feet at Air Force Marathon

    As the morning temperature began to rise, both physical and mental conditions started to deteriorate for 1,331 participants from around the globe who had prepared their bodies and minds for the twenty-six plus miles ahead for the 23rd Annual Air Force Marathon at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base,

  • Air Force Marathon to feature MQ-9 Reaper

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB – The MQ-9 Reaper has been selected as the featured aircraft for the 2018 Air Force Marathon.  Built by General Atomics Aviation Systems Inc., the Reaper is an armed, multi-mission, medium-altitude, long-endurance remotely-piloted aircraft that is employed primarily against

  • 2017 Air Force Marathon sign ups

    Registration for the 2017 Air Force Marathon is now open.  The Air Force Marathon sold out in July 2016 and organizers anticipate selling out even faster in 2017. The featured aircraft for the event is still to be determined.  The Air Force Marathon, presented by Northrop Grumman, USAA and Boeing,

  • Air Force Marathon registration to open Jan. 2

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE – If you missed registering for the sold-out 2016 Air Force Marathon, mark Jan. 2 (at 9:00 a.m.) on your calendar. That’s when registration will begin for the 2017 event.  Registration will open with special New Year’s resolution discounts and participants who