Race Weekend Details

20 September 2025

Air Force Marathon

Circle of Remembrance Details

Starting at 6:00 AM near the start line:

wear blue Mile & Volunteer Details

  • Parking Map & Directions:

    • Enter Wright-Patterson AFB at Gate 12-A, 4412 Chidlaw Road, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio.

  • Mile Location: Mile 4.5 of Half, Mile 20 of full marathon. Novick Road, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, OH

  • When: September 20, 2025. Please arrive between 5:30–5:45 AM, before the base gates close at 6:00 AM.

  • Day of Questions: Contact Darlene Clinger, (502) 931–2307

Dayton, Ohio

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