United States Air Force Marathon

Dayton, OH, USASeptember 19, 2026
Register

Race Day Weather

partly-cloudy-day
61°
82° high
Light
Dry

Comfortable temps, big temp swing

Starting at 61°F, heat will be a factor from the gun — go out conservative and stay on top of hydration. Temps will climb significantly to 82°F by later miles, so expect fading conditions as the race progresses. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing.

Race day forecast available in 148 days
partly-cloudy-night9
partly-cloudy-night9
partly-cloudy-night9
partly-cloudy-day9
partly-cloudy-day8
partly-cloudy-day8
partly-cloudy-day8
partly-cloudy-day8
partly-cloudy-day7
partly-cloudy-day7
partly-cloudy-day7

Pace Calculator

Distance: 26.2mi
0:00:00
HH:MM:SS
Pace
Weather Adj.
Common Goals:

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.

Area Map

Course Map

FAQ

When is the 2026 United States Air Force Marathon?

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

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

The forecast calls for a high of 82°F and a low of 61°F with a 0% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 3 years of data
Avg Temp
83°F
L:61° H:83°
RunScore
7
Conditions
Rain Freq
0%
0 of 3 yrs
Wind4mph
Dew51°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScore
2025
partly-cloudy-night
65°/86°-
8
2024
partly-cloudy-night
70°/90°-
7
2023
clear-night
48°/73°-
8