Press Release - Air Force Marathon - 7/16/10

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Air Force Marathon Registration Prices To Increase After August 1st
      
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH - If you're planning to run in the Air Force 
Marathon on September 18 but haven't registered yet, now is the time to 
sign up. Prices will increase again on Monday, August 2st.

In addition to saving money on the race, there is another compelling reason 
to sign up now. You may not get in if you don't. According to Race Director 
Molly Louden, the full marathon is 75% full, and the half marathon is more 
than 65% full. "Registrations are up almost 70% over last year's numbers," 
said Louden. "We have increased our race caps in every category, and we 
still anticipate selling out before race day."

To encourage those who have been delaying registration until the last 
minute, the Air Force Marathon is running an All Access Prize Promotion 
through August 1st. Everyone who is registered by then will be eligible to 
win the All Access Prize, which consists of hotel stay, tickets to the 
pasta dinner and race director's breakfast, VIP parking, DV passes and 
more. Second and third place prizes will also be awarded. Complete prize 
details and rules are available on the marathon's website at 
www.usafmarathon.com.

Those wishing to register for the marathon should do so online for the best 
price by visiting www.usafmarathon.com. For questions about registering, 
call 937-257-4350.

The Air Force Marathon, presented by Northrop Grumman, USAA and Boeing, 
will be held Sept. 18 at the National Museum of the United States Air 
Force. Participants start and finish at the National Air Force Museum, and 
spectators are welcome at the museum or in downtown Fairborn. Other events 
include a half marathon and 10K to be held on the 18th. Wright State 
University and the Air Force Marathon will co-host a 5K run on Sept. 17 a 
the Ervin J. Nutter Center. The Sports and Fitness Expo will also be held 
at the Nutter Center on Sept. 16-17.  

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