Marathon registration deadline approaches Published Aug. 13, 2003 By Brett Turner Aeronautical Systems Center Public Affairs WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFPN) -- With the Sept. 5 registration deadline approaching for the seventh annual Air Force Marathon, more than 1,800 people have registered to compete. The event will take place here Sept. 20.According to marathon officials, 1,832 people had registered to compete as of Aug. 12, including 1,758 in the 26.2-mile marathon, the four-person relay race and the wheelchair race.Two new races were added this year -- a 5km (3.1-mile) race, and a 13.1-mile half-marathon. The figure for the total number of competitors puts it ahead of numbers registered at this time last year.The four-person relay race has reached its maximum number of teams and is closed. However, all other events remain open.All entries must be postmarked or handed in to the marathon office by Sept. 5.The registration fee is $50 for the 26.2-mile and wheelchair races, $35 for the half-marathon and $15 for the 5km race. All registered runners will receive a T-shirt and patch, and all finishers will receive a medallion.Register online at http://afmarathon.wpafb.af.mil, or mail registration fees to: USAF Marathon, 88MSG/SBVC, 5215 Thurlow St., Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433.For more information, call (800) 467-1823, (937) 257-4350 or DSN 787-4350.