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Event information

2023 Air Force Marathon

Sep 16 - 17, 2023

Where

Dayton, OH, United States

Start time

07:30

Distances

Other, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 1 mile

Sub-events

Other

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26.2

Military - Full Marathon

September 16, 2023 Saturday

Distance: Marathon·Start time: 07:30

Run/WalkPoint to pointMarathon

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Full Marathon

September 16, 2023 Saturday

Distance: Marathon·Start time: 07:30

Run/WalkPoint to pointMarathon

13.1

Half Marathon

September 16, 2023 Saturday

Distance: Half Marathon·Start time: 07:30

Run/WalkPoint to pointHalf Marathon

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Race Results

Top 3

1. Jason Salyer 02:26:48

2. Connor Roche 02:27:41

3. Brett Lechtenberg 02:32:34

Top 3 Women

1. Katie Ruhlman 02:47:57

2. Margaux Curcuru 02:58:30

3. Jess Petersen 03:02:26

Top 3 Men

1. Jason Salyer 02:26:48

2. Connor Roche 02:27:41

3. Brett Lechtenberg 02:32:34

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Registration for the 2024 Air Force Marathon on September 21 is now open.

General News Miami Valley News

Nov 28, 2023

Air Force Marathon by the numbers

Jason Salyer won the 2023 Air Force Marathon in 2:26:48 while Katie Ruhlman won the women's race in 2:47:57.

General News Journal-News

Sep 18, 2023

New Armed Forces Series Challenge Set To Begin in 2024

The Air Force Marathon, in conjunction with four other service-level armed forces road races, announced the creation of the Armed Forces Series Challenge at the marathon's Finish Line Festival on Sept. 16. The challenge involves completing the Air Force Marathon, Army Ten-Miler, Coast Guard Marathon, Marine Corps Marathon and Space Force T-Minus 10 Miler. Participants will be awarded an Armed Forces Series Challenge medal upon completion of the final race.

General News

Sep 16, 2023

Air Force Marathon Noise Notice: Fireworks at marathon opening ceremonies

Fireworks and military flyovers are scheduled for the opening ceremonies of the 2023 Air Force Marathon on Saturday, September 16.

General News 2 News wdtn.com

Sep 15, 2023