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Armed Forces Series Challenge: Race Calendar, Routes & Qualification

Community-focused endurance series across the US and internationally uniting road runs, trail races, and marches honoring armed forces and first responders. Discover 12 verified events (8 with confirmed upcoming dates) and 53 competitions across Washington, Dayton, Elizabeth City, Cape Canaveral, Angers.

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Events128 confirmed dates
Competitions53Races & courses
Distances0.5 - 42.2 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+1,092 m D+Course elevation profile

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October 2027

DateEventLocationDisciplinesDistances
Oct 24, 2027Marine Corps Marathon (Washington Marathon)Washington, District of Columbia, US
Road Running
42.2 km1.61 km

Date to be announced

DateEventLocationDisciplinesDistances
Date to be announcedAir Force MarathonDayton, Ohio, US
Road Running
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km
Date to be announcedCoast Guard MarathonElizabeth City, North Carolina, US
Road Running
42.2 km21.1 km5 km1 km
Date to be announcedArmy Ten-MilerWashington, District of Columbia, US
Road Running
16.09 km400 m
Date to be announcedSpace Force T-Minus 10 MilerCape Canaveral, Florida, US
Road Running
16.09 km

November 2026

DateEventLocationDisciplinesDistances
Nov 11, 2026Cross du Courrier de l'Ouest et de la ville d'AngersAngers, Pays de la Loire, FR
Road RunningTrail Running
10.52 km8.58 km6.88 km4.3 km
Nov 11, 2026Trail de PlaintelPlaintel, Brittany, FR
Trail Running
42 km25 km12 km6.5 km
Nov 11, 2026Les Boucles Saint-QuentinoiseSaint-Quentin, Hauts-de-France, FR
Road Running
10 km5 km2 km950 m
Nov 11, 2026Olsztyn Independence RunOlsztyn, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, PL
Road RunningNordic Walking
10 km5 km
Nov 11, 2026Gdynia Independence RunGdynia, Pomerania Voivodeship, PL
Road RunningNordic Walking
10 km1.92 km
Nov 11, 2026Le Trail de la Saint MartinSaint-Martin-de-Londres, Occitanie, FR
Trail RunningWalking & Hiking
18 km10 km
Nov 11, 2026Independence Run in PolicePolice, West Pomerania Voivodeship, PL
Trail RunningNordic Walking
10 km5 km

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Overview & Route Character

Community-focused endurance series across the US and internationally uniting road runs, trail races, and marches honoring armed forces and first responders. The series brings together civilian runners and service members on certified road and off-road courses with multiple distance tiers. In the RunningCompass catalog, Armed Forces Series Challenge currently comprises 12 active events with a total of 53 individual competitions (8 events with confirmed upcoming race dates and 4 events awaiting official next-edition date confirmation). Key host venues include Washington, Dayton, Elizabeth City, Cape Canaveral, Angers, highlighted by events such as Marine Corps Marathon (Washington Marathon), Air Force Marathon, Coast Guard Marathon, Army Ten-Miler.

Scoring covers individual short, middle, and long distances as well as multi-event challenge classifications with finisher medals. Across the listed competitions in Road Running, Trail Running, Nordic Walking, course distances span 0.5 km to 42.2 km with cumulative elevation gains reaching up to +1,092 m. Predominantly flat to gently rolling road, park, and waterfront loop courses with clear route marshaling and regular aid stations. Every event entry provides direct access to interactive route maps, 3D elevation profiles, and official organizer links for registration.

Questions & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

What is Armed Forces Series Challenge and how many events are included in the calendar?

Community-focused endurance series across the US and internationally uniting road runs, trail races, and marches honoring armed forces and first responders. The RunningCompass calendar for Armed Forces Series Challenge lists 12 verified events encompassing 53 individual races, of which 8 currently carry confirmed future race dates and 4 are scheduled with dates to be announced.

Which distances, disciplines, and qualification criteria apply to Armed Forces Series Challenge?

Events in Armed Forces Series Challenge primarily cover Road Running, Trail Running, Nordic Walking with competition distances ranging from 0.5 km to 42.2 km. Scoring covers individual short, middle, and long distances as well as multi-event challenge classifications with finisher medals.

What course profiles and elevation gains characterize Armed Forces Series Challenge routes?

Predominantly flat to gently rolling road, park, and waterfront loop courses with clear route marshaling and regular aid stations. Across all 53 races in this series, routes cover 0.5 km to 42.2 km with cumulative elevation gains reaching up to +1,092 m, and each event page includes an interactive course map, elevation profile, and GPX track download.

Where do Armed Forces Series Challenge events take place and how can I register?

Leading host cities in the catalog include Washington, Dayton, Elizabeth City, Cape Canaveral, Angers, featuring events such as Marine Corps Marathon (Washington Marathon), Air Force Marathon, Coast Guard Marathon, Army Ten-Miler. You can filter the calendar below by month, distance, and location, inspect each race profile, and follow the verified organizer link on the event page for official registration.

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