Air Force Marathon to take place on Saturday

DAYTON — The Air Force Marathon is set to take place Sept. 16.

The marathon will take place at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.

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The Opening ceremonies of the 10K race will begin with leadership remarks at 6:15 a.m.

The race will officially start at 6:30 a.m. and awards will be presented at 8 a.m.

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The half and full marathon will start with opening ceremonies, leadership remarks, and a featured helicopter flyover at 7:10 a.m.

The Wings of Blue will have a parachute drop at 7:18 a.m. The wheel race start will begin at 7:25 a.m. and the main race will start at 7:30 a.m.

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There will be a featured helicopter landing around 9:30 a.m.

Half marathon awards will be held at 9:30 a.m. and the full marathon will start at 11 a.m.

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Race participants must pick up their packets at the Health & Fitness Expo unless packet pickup was purchased ahead of time.

The Air Force Marathon office will be making a special announcement at the Marathon’s finish Line Festival, according to a spokesperson for the Marathon.

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