Press Release - Air Force Marathon - 12/19/11

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

  Air Force Marathon Registration to Open with One-day Only Special Price

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Registration for the Air Force 
Marathon will open Jan. 1, 2012 at midnight with a special one-day only 
price.

For Jan. 1 only, the full marathon is $75; half marathon is $60; 10K is $35 
and the 5K is $20.  

"We've offered special pricing on January 1st for the last few years and it 
has helped get our registration off the starting blocks quickly," said 
Molly Louden, Marathon director.  "I think our incredibly fast sellout last 
year will only help speed it along.  People know they can't wait too late 
if they want a spot."

Prices for the full and half go up $10 on Jan. 2, while the two shorter 
distances go up $5.  Prices will rise again on April 2 and June 2 – if 
spots are still available at all by that time.

Although an additional 1,500 spots were added bringing the potential 2012 
field to 15,000 runners, race officials fully expect to sell out based on 
the rate of recent growth. 

"We are encouraging everyone to beat the rush and register early.  It is 
the only sure way to guarantee a spot," Ms. Louden said.

For more information see www.usafmarathon.com

 DISTANCE      JAN 1 ONLY  JAN 2 - APR 1  APR 2 - JUN 1 JUN 2 - SELLOUT
 
 MARATHON       $75        $85            $90             $100
 HALF MARATHON  $60        $70            $75             $85
 10K            $35        $40            $45             $50
 5K             $20        $25            $25             $25 until Aug. 2*
 
*The 5K price will increase to $30 after August 2 if any spots remain.

GOURMET PASTA DINNER
Adult                  $25
Children 6-10          $12
Children 5 and under   FREE
BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS
Adults                 $15

The Air Force Marathon, presented by Northrop Grumman, USAA and Boeing, 
will be held Sept. 15 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 15th. The Air Force 5K 
hosted by Wright State University will be run on Sept. 14 at the Wright 
State University Nutter Center. The Sports and Fitness Expo will also be 
held at the Nutter Center on Sept. 13-14.

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