On your mark, get set, go

Whitney Vickers | Greene County News

Fifteen thousand five hundred runners are participating in Air Force Marathon races taking place over the weekend. It includes full, half, 10K and 5K routes, as well as other events held in conjunction with the race. The Sports and Fitness Expo was held at the Wright State University Nutter Center Thursday and Friday, as well as a Breakfast of Champions event and Gourmet Pasta Dinner.

All 50 states are represented in the Air Force Marathon, as well as 17 countries, according to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base 88th Air Base Wing Commander Col. Bradley McDonald.

Tailwind is making his first appearance at this year’s Air Force Marathon. Several Sports and Fitness Expo attendees enjoyed his company, including Col. McDonald.

A young Sports and Fitness Expo attendees is more interested in a balloon not shown than having her picture taken with Tailwind.

Tailwind is making his first appearance at this year’s Air Force Marathon. Several Sports and Fitness Expo attendees enjoyed his company, including Col. McDonald.

The Fairborn Community is also involved with the Air Force Marathon, as its Fly Zone is the only spectator area outside of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Fly Zone attendees will see full marathon participants run miles eight through 10.

Whitney Vickers | Greene County News Fifteen thousand five hundred runners are participating in Air Force Marathon races taking place over the weekend. It includes full, half, 10K and 5K routes, as well as other events held in conjunction with the race. The Sports and Fitness Expo was held at the Wright State University Nutter Center Thursday and Friday, as well as a Breakfast of Champions event and Gourmet Pasta Dinner.

http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2016/09/web1_DSC_0670.jpgWhitney Vickers | Greene County News Fifteen thousand five hundred runners are participating in Air Force Marathon races taking place over the weekend. It includes full, half, 10K and 5K routes, as well as other events held in conjunction with the race. The Sports and Fitness Expo was held at the Wright State University Nutter Center Thursday and Friday, as well as a Breakfast of Champions event and Gourmet Pasta Dinner.

All 50 states are represented in the Air Force Marathon, as well as 17 countries, according to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base 88th Air Base Wing Commander Col. Bradley McDonald.

http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2016/09/web1_DSC_0675.jpgAll 50 states are represented in the Air Force Marathon, as well as 17 countries, according to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base 88th Air Base Wing Commander Col. Bradley McDonald.

Tailwind is making his first appearance at this year’s Air Force Marathon. Several Sports and Fitness Expo attendees enjoyed his company, including Col. McDonald.

http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2016/09/web1_DSC_0682.jpgTailwind is making his first appearance at this year’s Air Force Marathon. Several Sports and Fitness Expo attendees enjoyed his company, including Col. McDonald.

A young Sports and Fitness Expo attendees is more interested in a balloon not shown than having her picture taken with Tailwind.

http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2016/09/web1_DSC_0685.jpgA young Sports and Fitness Expo attendees is more interested in a balloon not shown than having her picture taken with Tailwind.

Tailwind is making his first appearance at this year’s Air Force Marathon. Several Sports and Fitness Expo attendees enjoyed his company, including Col. McDonald.

http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2016/09/web1_DSC_0660.jpgTailwind is making his first appearance at this year’s Air Force Marathon. Several Sports and Fitness Expo attendees enjoyed his company, including Col. McDonald.

The Fairborn Community is also involved with the Air Force Marathon, as its Fly Zone is the only spectator area outside of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Fly Zone attendees will see full marathon participants run miles eight through 10.

http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2016/09/web1_DSC_0664.jpgThe Fairborn Community is also involved with the Air Force Marathon, as its Fly Zone is the only spectator area outside of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Fly Zone attendees will see full marathon participants run miles eight through 10.