2026 Museum Of Aviation Foundation Marathon

The 2026 Museum Of Aviation Foundation Marathon takes place on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the Museum of Aviation at Robins Air Force Base in Warner Robins, Georgia. Participants can expect a patriotic, community-driven event supporting the museum and honoring military service, with races held on secure, scenic base roads. For this time of year in Warner Robins, participants should anticipate cool to mild winter conditions, with average high temperatures in the mid-50s°F (approx. 13°C) and lows in the mid-30s°F (approx. 2°C), making for favorable running weather.

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.