What is the event schedule and start times?

• →7:50 AM: Marathon Handcycles & Para Athletes
• →8:00 AM: Marathon (6-hour cutoff)
• →8:15 AM: Half Marathon
• →8:30 AM: 5K Run/Walk

All races start from the Museum of Aviation.

What distances are available for this event?

• →Marathon (USATF-certified and Boston-qualifying course)
• →Half Marathon
• →5K Run/Walk
• →Para Athlete Marathon

How much does registration cost for in-person races?

• →Marathon: $140
• →Half Marathon: $110
• →5K Run/Walk: $45
• →Para Athlete Marathon: $140

What are the virtual race options and fees?

• →Marathon / Half / 5K: $35 each
• →Registration deadline for virtual 5K: January 13, 5:00 PM EST
• →Includes T-shirt and race packet

What is the registration deadline and policy?

• →Registration closes on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST
• →No walk-up registration is available on Friday, January 30, or race day

What are the base access requirements for participants?

• →Provide the last 4 digits of your SSN during registration
• →Present a government-issued photo ID at packet pickup and wear it during the race
• →All registrants must undergo a criminal background check per USAF Instruction 31-118

What items are included in the race swag?

• →All participants receive an event T-shirt
• →Finisher medals are awarded to in-person and virtual Marathon & Half Marathon participants
• →5K participants do not receive a finisher medal

When and where is packet pickup?

• →Location: Century of Flight Hangar, Museum of Aviation
• →Friday, Jan 30: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
• →Race Day, Jan 31: 6:30 AM – 7:30 AM
• →Virtual participants can choose a mail option for $10 (continental US) or $30 (international), which ships within 2 weeks post-race

Are shirts guaranteed for all participants?

• →Participants registered by December 31, 2025, are guaranteed a shirt on race day
• →Late registrants (January 1–13) are not guaranteed a shirt on race day

What awards are presented?

Marathon, Half, and 5K:

• →Top 3 Male & Female (Overall)
• →Top 3 Male & Female Masters (40+)

Marathon only:

• →Active-Duty Military: Top Male & Female

What is the course cutoff time for the marathon?

• →The marathon has a 6-hour cutoff time, with the race finishing by 2:00 PM.