Press Release - U.S. Air Force Marathon - 7/5/06

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
                                         Contact: Rachel Castle
                                                  88 ABW Public Affairs
                                                  937-522-3520

            USAF Marathon Boasts New Pace Team, Improved Time

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Officials announced that there will 
be a new team in town during the tenth anniversary USAF Marathon--for the 
first time, a pace team will run with participants in the half-marathon, 
assisting participants who want to finish within a specific race time.

"We are very excited to add a new pace team to the half-marathon. The 
half-marathon is a great race for those who prefer a shorter course. Having 
a pace team will add to the competition and enhance an already great 
event," said Molly Louden, USAF Marathon director.

Half marathon pace times and team biographies will be posted on the event 
web site, www.usafmarathon.com, and will range from 1:40 to 3:00 hours.

In addition to the half marathon Pace Team, the full marathon Pace Team 
will return to Wright-Patterson with a new, faster race time of 3:10. Other 
Pace Teams will run for 3:20, 3:30, 3:40, 3:50, 4:10, 4:20, 4:30 and 5:00. 
The Pace Team times reflect a variety of runner's needs, including the 
finishing times required to qualify for the Boston Marathon.

"The Pace Team is a group of experienced marathoners that lead runners 
through the entire 26.2 miles of the course at even, designated paces.  
Runners wishing to achieve a particular goal pace only need to meet up with 
the pace group leader at the starting line and run with that leader to 
achieve their goal," according to a Pace Team release.

The U.S. Air Force Marathon will be September 16, 2006 on the grounds of 
the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Admission to the event is free. 
Runners registering online by July 31 will receive a discounted entry fee. 
Race information can be found at www.usafmarathon.com or by calling 
1-800-467-1823.

Pace Team Director Jim Crist contributed to this article. He may be reached 
at  or 412-487-9708.


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