Air Force Marathon Registration to Open Friday, January 1, 2010

14th running of event to take place on Saturday, September 18, 2010

Wright-Patterson AFB, OH – (Dec 10, 2009) - Online registration for the 2010 Air Force Marathon will be open to the public on Friday, Jan 1, 2010 at 12:01 am (EST) at www.usafmarathon.com.

The 26.2 mile race will be held on Saturday, Sept 18, 2010 on the grounds of the National Museum of the United States Air Force. A half-marathon and 10K race will also be held on Saturday, Sept 18, 2010. The Air Force Marathon and Wright State University will continue the tradition of hosting a 5K race on Friday, Sept 17, 2010 on the local campus of Wright State University. The annual Sports and Fitness Expo will be held Thursday and Friday, Sept 16 and 17, 2010, at the Ervin J Nutter Center.

“With the increasing popularity of our race we anticipate a sellout for 2010 and I am encouraging people to register early,” said Molly Louden, Air Force Race Director.

The Air Force Marathon will offer a New Year’s Resolution registration special on all races beginning Friday, Jan 1, 12:01 am and will continue to that night at 11:59 pm. This one day only registration special will offer the marathon at $65, the half for $55, 10K for $25, and the 5K for only $15. “If you know you’re going to run, why not take advantage of the lowest prices of the year,” said Louden.