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May 1, 2024

Air Force Marathon Runner Comments

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Course 4.3

Organization 4.5

Spectators 3.6

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M. B. from Hudsonville, MI (10/4/2011) "Better than Expected" (about: 2011) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Air Force Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 After hearing about the snags in this event i was a little worried about how it would go.. I am Happy to say it was way better than i expected. Pros: * Parking was a breeze, after hearing all the bad comments we were going to just take the shuttle but we were directed right in and parked easily (Just make sure you leave with plenty of time like suggested) * Aid stations were plenty and well staffed * Shirts were Great * The fly over at the beginning was incredible * The medals with the featured plane and placed around your neck by a senior Air Force Leader * Results were quick, walked up to see what my time was and before i could ask they had already put my bib number in and printed me out my results * Starting by the Museum, make sure you see it while you are in town. Cons: * Pace groups were fast, I ran a 3:28 and finished well behind the 3:30 Pace Group * Not enough Pizza... I skipped the line because of the wait thinking i saw some outside.. i did but would have had to pay for it The pros well out wiegh the cons... i would run it again and recommend it to my friends
T. S. from Minnesota, USA (9/22/2011) "Well organized, well supported racre" (about: 2011) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Air Force Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 Nice course and unique to run a race mostly on a military base. Seemed every time you ran a few feet there were water and hydration stops :-) Decent course...not many spectators compared to most others I have run. REALLY need to improve bus system from Nutter Center to start... some folks stranded and were thus very late to start. Volunteers were wonderful! GREAT medal!
R. A. from Fairborn, OH (9/21/2011) "Surprisingly disappointing" (about: 2011) 11-50 previous marathons \| 4-5 Air Force Marathons COURSE: 2 ORGANIZATION: 1 FANS: 3 Changes to the half marathon this year took out the best part of the base: running around historic Huffman Flying Field (under beautiful 100+ year old trees and past the Wright Bros hangar and catapult). Food tent was especially disappointing because you were herded through quickly after getting some water and a piece of pizza and were denied getting anything else. (Plus food ran out and it backed up for the marathoners.) Spectators were enthusiastic as usual when you encountered them. After five years of running this event, I can no longer recommend it - the organizers are great marketers but lack in experience in the details of the race (lead runners got lost twice in the half marathon because the lead car didn't know which way to go!).
J. C. from Newport Ky. (9/20/2011) "Always very well done" (about: 2011) 50+ previous marathons \| 6+ Air Force Marathons COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Thank you to our Men and Women that serve our Country so we can enjoy such a great experience. The Volunteers as always did a great job .The weather was perfect and the Staff did an A+ job .. I will be back ..
T. V. from Cincinnati, USA (9/20/2011) "A must-run!" (about: 2011) 2 previous marathons \| 2 Air Force Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This is an incredibly moving race and makes me proud to be an American! The course offers a huge variety - cheering spectators at some points (the city of Fairborn is beyond belief!!!) and quiet, reflective miles as well. The families on base who come out to cheer are awesome, as are the active duty military men and women who are working the course. Goodie bags are great, shirts are beautiful, and the medals...let's just say that size DOES matter when it comes to AF marathon medals! The organization and volunteers are top-notch, aid stations are plentiful, well-stocked and motivating (someone at every aid station cheered my name!), and you have to be dead inside if the flyovers don't bring a tear to your eye. As a daughter of a former Air Force member, this was a race that I felt I needed to do, but I will keep coming back year after year for the experience.
K. S. from Warren, Michigan (9/20/2011) "GREAT RACE!! Extremely well-organized." (about: 2011) 2 previous marathons \| 1 Air Force Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my second marathon and I found it to be very well-organized. We volunteered at the expo on Friday morning at shirt/goody bag pick-up and found that to be handled very efficiently as well. I loved the course, the fly-overs, and the scenery, especially being on the base and the there were plenty of water stops/medics and entertainment. The camber of the road on the base was a little bit of an issue for me, but I will DEFINITELY be back next year.
Sid Busch from Goose Creek SC (9/20/2011) "FANTASTIC" (about: 2011) 50+ previous marathons \| 4-5 Air Force Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my 5th time running this marathon,and it gets better every year. Its held mostly on an Active Air Force Base,with a trip into Fairborn, Ohio, which goes all out for the marathon. The start,with a B-1B bomber flying over is amazing. The support along the course is the best anywhere. The aid stations go all out to cheer you on,and the themes,such as ALIENS with a flying saucer are awesome. The staff is the best,they listen to compliments and suggestions and make this event better each year. This was the second year in a row that ALL the runs sold out.I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this event.
t. b. from Virginia (9/19/2011) "Great Job Once Again" (about: 2011) 11-50 previous marathons \| 4-5 Air Force Marathons COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 5th year running the AF marathon. Great organization! More porta johns than any other race I've been too. Medal is top notch. Liked the improved technical shirt; will actually wear this one as well as the hat. Love the Fairborne crowd; wish it was closer to mile 20 when I really need it. Becasue it is on an active/restricted base, there is no other crowd support if you like that. Half and full merge together late in the race, but that isn't a big deal to me. I'm just glad to see people running. Don't know about you, but I ran a half marathon prior to running marathons. Go run this and show your support for the United States Air Force and this GREAT COUNTRY. See you next year!!!
D. R. from Cincinnati, OH (9/19/2011) "Awesome event...great medal!" (about: 2011) 11-50 previous marathons \| 6+ Air Force Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I have participated in either the half or full for the last six years. This event grows each year. The growing pains from last year have all been addressed. The expo was very organized, getting into the base went smoothly, parking was efficient. Course support was excellent. This year, I ran the half. They have been changing the course each year and this year is my favorite...more time in neighborhood meant more fan support than usual. Pizza, chips, bananas and gatorade recovery at the end. Nice entertainment tent at the end with big screen of finish area. I love the medals that feature a different plane each year. I strongly recommend this event!
T. G. from Celina, Ohio (9/18/2011) "Well organized, great volunteers" (about: 2011) 2 previous marathons \| 2 Air Force Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 My 2nd Air Force Marathon. Even better than last year. Very well organized, great volunteers. Love this race, running through the base and being able to thank the soldiers at every corner is awesome.

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