USAF Marathon to increase price in February Published Jan. 27, 2015 By 88th Air Base Wing Office of Public Affairs WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- If you're planning on running in the Air Force Marathon this September, time is running out to take advantage of current pricing. The Marathon staff notes that prices will increase on Feb. 2. "We traditionally experience a huge surge in registrations prior to a price increase," said Robert Aguiar, marathon director. "This year, we've added an additional pricing tier so prices are going up sooner. Previously prices have remained the same until April." Prices for the full and half are currently $90 and $80 respectively, while the 10K is $40 and the 5K is $30. All race prices will rise by $5 Feb. 2. All registered runners receive a tech shirt, towel, patch and goodie bag. Everyone who finishes a race also gets a medal celebrating the featured aircraft, the U-2 Dragon Lady. Medals are presented at the finish line by a senior Air Force officer. All races begin and end at the National Museum of the United States Air Force except the 5K, which takes place on the campus of Wright State University The Air Force Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifying event and the course goes past a number of historic landmarks including Huffman Prairie, where the Wright Brothers perfected manned flight. Air Force Marathon Entry Prices Distance Jan.2 - Feb. 1 Feb. 2 - Apr. 1 Apr. 2 - June 1 June 2 - Sept. 16 EXPO Marathon $90 $95 $105 $110 $115 Half $80 $85 $95 $100 $105 10K $40 $45 $50 $55 $60 5K $30 $35 $35 $40 $40 The Air Force Marathon, presented by Northrop Grumman, USAA and Boeing, will be Saturday, September 19, 2015. The Sports & Fitness Expo is held at Wright State University's Nutter Center and will be Thursday, September 17, and Friday, September 18. The event will also feature a Gourmet Pasta Dinner and Breakfast of Champions on Friday, September 18. Get more information about the race at www.usafmarathon.com.