United States Air Force Marathon

Dayton, OH, USA · September 19, 2026

66°·73° high·Breezy·Dry

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Warm start, moderate wind, high humidity

Starting at 66°F, heat will be a factor from the gun — go out conservative and stay on top of hydration. Moderate winds around 13mph may affect pacing on open sections of the course. High humidity (84%) will make it harder to cool down through sweat — increase fluid intake accordingly.

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Distance: 26.2mi

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The United States Air Force Marathon is an annual event held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, featuring a marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and Tailwind Trot 1K Kids’ Run. The marathon course is a Boston Qualifier, taking runners on a journey of over 26 miles through historic aviation sites, including the National Museum of the United States Air Force, the Air Force Institute of Technology, and the Wright Brothers Memorial. The race concludes under the wing tips of historic aircraft in the museum’s Air Park.

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When is the 2026 United States Air Force Marathon?

The 2026 United States Air Force Marathon will be held on Saturday September 19, 2026.

Is the United States Air Force Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, the United States Air Force Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What is the time limit for the United States Air Force Marathon?

The time limit for the United States Air Force Marathon is 8 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 United States Air Force Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 73°F and a low of 64°F with a 19% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 6 years of data

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84°F

L:64° H:84°

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17%

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Dew58°F

Temperature History

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Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2025 United States Air Force Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2025	65°/86°	-	59°
2024 United States Air Force Marathon Clearing in the afternoon. 2024	70°/90°	-	59°
2023 United States Air Force Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2023	48°/73°	-	47°
2022 United States Air Force Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2022	62°/81°	-	61°
2019 United States Air Force Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain. 2019	70°/87°	Light	67°
2018 United States Air Force Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2018	70°/86°	-	69°

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