USAF Sept 18. Who else is going?

[Hockeychic]

Very excited about this race, any other WISHer's going to be there?

Kim

 

[windwalker]

I'm coming Kimmer, bringing Sally and some of Team Panda. We are staying friday before the race and saturday after the race so we can check out the sites.

Dave

 

[Hockeychic]

Yaaaa, we are there Friday to Sunday as well, do little racing and a lot of hanging out with friends.

 

[mousemgr2]

Cathy and I will be there. I am also bringing along a coworker who will be doing her first half marathon! We are staying Friday and Saturday.

 

[Hockeychic]

Yaa more WISHer's

 

[airman]

Count me in. I spent 10 years in the Air Force and really like going to the Air Force Museum. I'm looking forward to this run.

 

[queen mimi]

I'll be there. Last year did the 10 K, this year it will be the Half Marathon. Driving in from Cincinnati the morning of the race.

 

[Hockeychic]

Great glad to see some WISHer's there. We are staying in Miamisburg, I think about 20 mins away. Can't wait to see you all.

I am aiming for my first sub 3 there. Mike just can't wait to see the musuem

 

[Hockeychic]

Has anyone here done this one before? After hearing about the hills in Boston today just curious what kind of elevation is on this course?

Thanks

 

[airman]

Has anyone here done this one before? After hearing about the hills in Boston today just curious what kind of elevation is on this course?

Thanks

I haven't doon this race before, but the course is supposed to be pretty flat.

 

[momof2minnies]

Where is this race?

Linda

 

[goofyinohio]

Where is this race?

Linda

Linda - In Dayton Ohio at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. I've heard nothing but great things about this race and the medals are big and heavy and change every year by the type of Aircraft they chose. This year is the B-52.

http://usafmarathon.com/

 

[FireDancer]

I haven't doon this race before, but the course is supposed to be pretty flat.

The course map with the elevation chart is here. It looks pretty flat. The chart seems like it has some peaks but if you look at the scale the total elevation change really isn't that high.

I have heard it is a really good race from people who have run it. It is on the list of Ohio halves I haven't done yet so I can't comment personally. I have heard that the half course is pretty good but miles 12 - 18 around the back of the runways can be a bit boring if you are doing the full.

 

[Hockeychic]

Thanks all looking forward to it and of course seeing all my friends

 

[Hockeychic]

Got the final instructions today...really not much too it. I guess we don't get bib #'s till we get there but that is OK.

Excited to see everyone.

 

[goofyinohio]

Got the final instructions today...really not much too it. I guess we don't get bib #'s till we get there but that is OK.

Excited to see everyone.

Can't wait for this race. The medals look really nice. I just have to figure out when to get over to pick up my packet. Hopefully Thursday right after work.

 

[johde]

Hi all
I did the 10K last year. A few tips I learned from last year that might help people out.

1. The 5K starts and ends at the expo. Picking up packets during this time could mean long waits.

2. If you are doing the half marathon I would avoid gate 22B on the map. The 10K and Full Marathon go right by that gate and caused backup getting to the parking lot. If you are coming up I-675 I would exit onto Col. Glenn Highway and head to the Spinning Gate if there's a backup getting into gate 22B.

3. The expo around the concourse of the Nutter Center. Plan on making your purchases as you work your way around or you will need to go around twice.

All in all it is a good race. Good luck and Have fun.

 

[Hockeychic]

Thanks for the tips Jeremy

Chris we will be at expo on the Friday, not exactly sure what time yet.

I am loving the medals very nice

 

[johde]

NP, yes the medals are very nice. If you haven't seem them in person, they are big and heavy.

 

[mousemgr2]

According to their Facebook page, all races for the weekend have sold out. Total participants = 12,000

3,000 = Full marathon
5,000 = half marathon
2,000 = 10k
2,000 = 5k

Sounds like it is going to be a great time!