Air Force Marathon Registration Nearing Capacity Published May 19, 2011 WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- If you were planning on running in the Air Force Marathon this September but haven't registered yet, you're running out of time. Event organizers announced today that the marathon is 80 percent full and the remaining slots are selling fast. "Just like the Boston Marathon, the Marine Corps Marathon and so many other races, we have seen an unprecedented surge in registrations this year," said Molly Louden, Race Director. "From the day we opened on January 1st, we have been running 200 percent ahead of last year's numbers." Not only is the full marathon close to selling out, but the half marathon is nearing its capacity as well, with 70% of the available slots already sold. Air Force Marathon events also include a 10K and 5K run, both of which are nearly 50% full. "It's important to us that our Airmen have every opportunity to participate in their marathon," Louden added. "We don't like having to turn away anyone who wants to run with us, but it's especially hard when it's our own Air Force family. I would encourage anyone who wants to run with us to register now before we sell out." Another reason to register now is the price increase that goes into effect on June 2. Any remaining full and half marathon slots that have not sold by June 2 will increase by $10, while 10K slots will increase by $5. For more information on Air Force Marathon events or to register, visit www.usafmarathon.com.