United States Air Force Marathon
Dayton, United States of America · Sunday 19 September 2027
The course begins at the National Museum of the United States Air Force with an immediate ascent up one of the course's two notable hills. After this initial climb, runners descend into Historic Huffman Flying Field by the third mile. The middle segment of the route is predominantly flat, with roughly 17 miles stretching across the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base flight line, where active air operations and the regular movement of C-17 aircraft create a dynamic backdrop.
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Adjusted Time
4:11:05
Time difference: +11.1 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain139m
Elevation High283m
Elevation Low239m
Weather Forecast
High29°C
Low18°C
Chance of Rain49%
How hard is United States Air Force Marathon?
Difficultharder than 67% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, United States Air Force Marathon plays about 13 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #379 hardest of 1151 marathons we analyse, and #203 of 576 in United States of America. Use the calculator above to see the exact adjusted time for your own goal pace.
What will you run at United States Air Force Marathon?
Estimated finish times on this course versus the same effort on an average road marathon, based on its elevation, surface, and expected race-day temperature.
| Average-course time | On United States Air Force Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 3:05:22 | +05:22 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:38:07 | +08:07 |
| 4:00:00 | 4:11:05 | +11:05 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:44:15 | +14:15 |
| 5:00:00 | 5:17:36 | +17:36 |
| 5:30:00 | 5:51:07 | +21:07 |
| 6:00:00 | 6:24:49 | +24:49 |
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United States Air Force Marathon 2027 Course Analysis
United States Air Force Marathon is a full marathon held in Dayton, United States of America. It is scheduled for Sunday 19 September 2027. The course is run on road surface with 139m of total climbing, with its high point near 283m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official United States Air Force Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 139m of total climbing, this is a gently undulating course. The elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't greatly affect your pacing.
Expected Race Day Weather
Based on historical weather data for September, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Hot conditions are expected, with temperatures between 18°C and 29°C. Heat is one of the biggest performance factors in distance running - for every degree above 15°C, finish times can slow by roughly 1-2%. Extra hydration and a conservative start are strongly recommended. There is a moderate chance of rain (49%). Runners may want to prepare for wet conditions but shouldn't expect persistent rainfall.
Surface Type: Road
United States Air Force Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for racing. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for a personal best.
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