AFMC wins Marathon MAJCOM Challenge

Published Nov. 28, 2011
88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs Report

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Air Force Materiel Command was announced the winner of the 2011 Air Force Marathon MAJCOM Challenge in early November at CORONA Fall.

This was the fifth year for the challenge, which uses a point system to evaluate both participation and performance from each major command.

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz presented the coveted trophy to Gen. Donald Hoffman, AFMC commander, in front of a crowd of the Air Force's senior leadership at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., on Nov. 4, 2011. The presentation has become a staple of the annual conference.

This is the second time AFMC has won the award, having previously finished on top in 2008.

The MAJCOM Challenge serves as a service-wide friendly competition that challenges each major command to encourage its Airmen to stay "Fit to Fight." The challenge is open to active-duty and activated Guard and Reserve service members.

"This is just another fun way that we can help all our Airmen stay healthy," said Molly Louden, Air Force Marathon director. "It also gives the winning MAJCOM something to brag about for an entire year."

The 2011 Marathon sold out earlier than ever and grew to a record-setting 13,000 runner field. Race officials expect an even bigger turnout for 2012.

"Registration will open on Jan. 1, 2012, and based on last year, I would recommend people register as early as possible," Ms. Louden said.

The 16th annual Air Force Marathon is scheduled for Sept. 15, 2012. For more information about the Air Force Marathon and the surrounding events, visit www.usafmarathon.com.