8-29-2024 3:31pm

Save the Date: Holloman AFB Ace of Races Marathon Saturday, December 7, 2024.

Chris Edwards Editor

Holloman Air Force Base is hosting its second annual Ace of Races Marathon Saturday, December 7, 2024. The event is open to the public and includes a full marathon, half marathon, 5K and the Kids Dash.

Participants will have the unique opportunity to run on a flat course through different parts of the base including on the flightline past F-16s and MQ-9s.

Prices are $75 for the full marathon, $65 for a half marathon, or $40 for the 5k. There is also a 1-mile kids dash that is free for the first 40 entries. All proceeds from the registration will support the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation fund that benefits Holloman AFB Airmen and their families.

The course is USATF certified which means it’s a qualifier for the Boston marathon.

If you need help with how to start training access our race training plans on the Holloman Marathon webpage under Race Info.

Prices increase after August 31 so sign up soon. For event details, to sign up for a race, access training plans, find course time limits, and much more, visit https://www.49fss.com/run/

The marathon is named after Major Richard Bong, known as the “Ace of Aces,” who was assigned to the 49th Fighter Group in the 1940s. He was the country’s top flying ace during World War II, having shot down 40 Japanese aircraft.

Whether you are a seasoned athlete or just starting your fitness journey, there is an event for everyone. Start training now and be a part of Holloman AFB’s Ace of Races Marathon.