Running Events and Marathons

Vibrant images of runners participating in marathons and races, highlighting community spirit and physical endurance in diverse environments.

Runners participate in the 2022 Air Force Marathon at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Sept. 17, 2022. More than 8,500 runners and 1,500 volunteers from all 50 states and 18 different countries came out to run in the races 26th year.

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Sean Cloherty, a student at the basic school, escorts Daniel Cook, a retired Marine and Woodridge, Illinois native, across the finish line during the Marine Corps Marathon 10K in Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 30, 2022. Participants from around the world raced on the monumental MCM course through Washington, D.C., finishing at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. The event was a celebration of every finishers honor, courage, and commitment to training for and completing the marathon.

Participants cross the finish line June 14, 2022, in front of Rumpel Fitness Center during the Army Birthday 5k Run and Walk at Fort McCoy, Wis. The 5k was part of many events coordinated by the Fort McCoy Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation to commemorate the 247th birthday of the U.S. Army at Fort McCoy. The day also included a birthday lunch, free car washes, and more.

Jeffrey Mayo runs towards the finish line during the Army Ten Miler qualifier run at Grefenwoehr Training Area, June 25, 2022. The top 6 qualifiers from the race will go on to represent USAREUR-AF at the Army Ten-Miler in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 9, 2022. (U.S. Army photo my Staff Sgt. Ashley Low)

Runners competing in a road race in Newquay in Cornwall.

Inter-American Defense College Leadership greeted Brazilian dignitaries for the Brazilian 200th Independence Day Celebration event hosted by students at the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Sept. 7, 2022. IADC students celebrate the Independence Day of all nations represented by students with a presentation about the country and food from the same.

Sailors assigned to Naval Aviation Schools Command in Pensacola, Florida, participate in a physical training evolution during Aviation Rescue Swimmer School, July 20, 2022. The training is physically demanding and involves instruction on topics such as aircrew duties and assignments, survival, first aid, and water rescue procedures. With these skills, enlisted aviation personnel will eventually be assigned to fleet squadrons as naval aircrewmen rescue swimmers.

Vienna, start of 40. Vienna City Marathon, runner, skyline of Donaucity, DC Tower 1, race on bridge Reichsbrücke in 22. Donaustadt, Austria

Participants cross the finish line June 14, 2022, in front of Rumpel Fitness Center during the Army Birthday 5k Run and Walk at Fort McCoy, Wis. The 5k was part of many events coordinated by the Fort McCoy Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation to commemorate the 247th birthday of the U.S. Army at Fort McCoy. The day also included a birthday lunch, free car washes, and more.

Inter-American Defense College Leadership greeted Brazilian dignitaries for the Brazilian 200th Independence Day Celebration event hosted by students at the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Sept. 7, 2022. IADC students celebrate the Independence Day of all nations represented by students with a presentation about the country and food from the same.

Runners participate in the 2022 Air Force Marathon at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Sept. 17, 2022. More than 8,500 runners and 1,500 volunteers from all 50 states and 18 different countries came out to run in the races 26th year.

Athletes representing Team Air Force and Team Marine Corps, compete in the track competition during the 2022 DoD Warrior Games August 25, 2022. The Warrior Games are composed of over 200 wounded, ill and injured service members and veteran athletes, competing in 12 adaptive sporting events Aug. 19-28, 2022 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida.

Brandon Hough wins the Air Force Marathons 10-kilometer race with a time of 39:57 at Wright-Patterson Air force Base, Ohio, Sept. 17, 2022. More than 8,500 runners and 1,500 volunteers from all 50 states and 18 different countries came out to run in the races 26th year.

Roger Krone, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Leidos, a presenting sponsor of the 47th Marine Corps Marathon, speaks to participants before the start of the MCM10K at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., Oct. 30, 2022. The MCM10K is hosted the same day as the 47th Marine Corps Marathon and is one of the largest marathons in the U.S. known as 'the best marathon for beginners'. The MCM doesn't offer prize money, earning its nickname, The People's Marathon.

John Mascari crosses the finish line of the 10K race during the 2022 Air Force Marathon at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Sept. 17, 2022. Mascari was the second place mens finisher in the event.

Vancouver Sun Fun Run 10km Finish Line

Copenhagen, Denmark, May 13, 2016: Runners at the yearly event Copenhagen Marathon, Europe

Staff Sgt. Aaron Butler, center, competes in the two-mile run during the Army Physical Fitness Test at the Department of the Army Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, Va. on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009. Butler is the Army Reserve NCO of the Year. (Timothy L. Hale/Army Reserve Public Affairs)

Seville, 01/28/2024. The 29th edition of the Seville Half Marathon passing through the Torre del Oro. Photo: Víctor Rodríguez. ARCHSEV.

Runners participate in the 2022 Air Force Marathon at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Sept. 17, 2022. More than 8,500 runners and 1,500 volunteers from all 50 states and 18 different countries came out to run in the races 26th year.

A participant runs with his child toward the finish of the 10 Miler at Fort Bragg, NC, Nov. 5, 2022. This was the 26th annual Fort Bragg 10 Miler, a running event which is open to the public.

Sign You're going to finish a marathon today at the 50th BMW Berlin Marathon 2024 on 29/09/2024

Some runners during the "Escape from the Tower" run. U.S Army Garrison Italy MWR organizes the event every year. This year over 100 runners took part in the 12 Km race, form the leaning tower of Pisa to Camp Darby Military installation. Pisa, Italy, Sep. 23, 2022.

Young Handicapped athlete celebrating during Special Olympics, UCLA, CA

Mass start to the Half-marathon on Koenig-Karls-Bruecke bridge, Stuttgart, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe, 22.06.2008, Europe

A picture of a male runner on the Amsterdam Marathon of 2022

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Participants cross the finish line June 14, 2022, in front of Rumpel Fitness Center during the Army Birthday 5k Run and Walk at Fort McCoy, Wis. The 5k was part of many events coordinated by the Fort McCoy Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation to commemorate the 247th birthday of the U.S. Army at Fort McCoy. The day also included a birthday lunch, free car washes, and more.

Martin Beckmann, Germany, Category Winner, Stuttgart Half Marathon, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

The Air Force Special Operations Command Fly! Fight! Win! Challenge team prior to the start of the 2022 Air Force Marathon races at Wright-Patterson Air force Base, Ohio, Sept. 17, 2022. Twelve teams representing major commands competed for the overall title.

The Air Force Special Operations Command Fly! Fight! Win! Challenge team prior to the start of the 2022 Air Force Marathon races at Wright-Patterson Air force Base, Ohio, Sept. 17, 2022. Twelve teams representing major commands competed for the overall title.

Participants cross the finish line June 14, 2022, in front of Rumpel Fitness Center during the Army Birthday 5k Run and Walk at Fort McCoy, Wis. The 5k was part of many events coordinated by the Fort McCoy Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation to commemorate the 247th birthday of the U.S. Army at Fort McCoy. The day also included a birthday lunch, free car washes, and more.

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U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, run a 5-kilometer fun run at MCRD San Diego, July 28, 2022. Marines on the depot got together for an afternoon of family fun, music, food, and a 5K run.

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Runners participate in the 2022 Air Force Marathon at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Sept. 17, 2022. More than 8,500 runners and 1,500 volunteers from all 50 states and 18 different countries came out to run in the races 26th year.

Soldiers across Camp Arifjan, Kuwait took part in a 5k color run hosted by the MWR on Aug. 14, 2022.

Vienna, start of 40. Vienna City Marathon, runner in 22. Donaustadt, Austria

A runner carries the flag of the United States of America during a morale run at the Tower Barracks Physical Fitness Center in Grafenwoehr, Germany, Sept. 11, 2022. The run was held to honor the 21st anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks and recognize the sacrifices of first responders and lives lost on that day.

Paola Seifer, a participant in the 47th Marine Corps Marathon, high-fives a group of Marines during the 47th MCM at Hains Point, Washington D.C., Oct. 30, 2022. Runners participated in the marathon not only to support the Marine Corps and their country, but to have the unique experience of running on an iconic course with the Marines after months of commitment and dedication to training for a lifetime goal.

U.S. Air Force Capt. Zachery Butler, left, 23rd Communications Squadron operations officer in charge, and Master Sgt. Thomas Beers, 336th Recruiting Squadron first sergeant, participate in a 9/11 remembrance run at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Sept. 12, 2022. During the event, participants ran around the track in intervals passing the U.S. flag every 30 minutes to the following participating group. The 23rd Force Support Squadron hosted the event to honor those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001.

Air National Guard Col. Troy Frost, a member of the All-Guard Marathon Team and the Montana Air National Guard, runs through the heat and sand between miles 20 and 21 during the Bataan Memorial Death March near White Sands, N.M., March 25, 2012. Frost competed in the Civilian (Light) Marathon category and placed 5th overall for the entire event.

Runners participate in the 2022 Air Force Marathon at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Sept. 17, 2022. More than 8,500 runners and 1,500 volunteers from all 50 states and 18 different countries came out to run in the races 26th year.

There was an Army Birthday 5K Run that started at Infantry Park on Fort Dix on 14 June 2022. Fort Dix Celebrated the Army Birthday with the popular formation 5K run each year with Service Members. Refreshments and the United States National Anthem was sung prior to the run. This 5k run starts each year at 0630 until the last runner finishes. (Photos taken by the Fort Dix TSC Training Support Center)

U.S. Soldiers with the 519th Hospital Center participate in a run in celebration of the Armys 247th Birthday, June 14, 2022 at Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Kaiserslautern, Germany. Units around the world celebrated the Army Birthday with runs, cake cuttings and other ceremonies.

Copper Canyon Ultramarathon (Ultra Caballo Blanco), Chihuahua, Mexico.

Kathleen Dooley, from Fredericksburg, Virginia, finishes the Semper 5ive at the Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center, Fredericksburg, Virginia, May 22, 2022. The Historic Half is a 13.1 mile race drew roughly 4,000 participants to promote physical fitness, generate goodwill in the community, and showcase the organizational skills of the Marine Corps. The event also included the Semper Five, 5 miles, and the Devil Dog Double, 18.1 miles.

At the starting line of of the first ever Army 10-miler Shadow run in Powidz Poland. Runners showing endurance as the volunteers and Baltimore Ravens Cheerleaders offer encouragement.

Rodger Tordoya, of Blauvelt, New York, participates in the 15th Annual Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon (MCHH) in Fredericksburg, Virginia, May 22, 2022. Tordoya finished the 13.1 miles in 2 hour, 20 minutes, 19 seconds; placing 98th in his division and 739th overall. (Marine photo by Mr. Tarnish Pride)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Joey Louis, comptroller chief, Pentagon, runs with kids during the Marine Corps Marathon Kids Run at Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 29, 2022. The one mile fun run offered children ages 5-12 the opportunity to run with Marines; finishing at Camp Miles where families were able to enjoy activities, entertainment, and games.

Members of Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar sprint through the start line of a morale run celebrating of the U.S. Air Force Birthday Sept. 17, 2022. The run commemorated the creation of the U.S. Air Force from the Army Air Corps 75 years ago.

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Task Force Orion, 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, New York National Guard, show their participation medals following a morale run at the Tower Barracks Physical Fitness Center in Grafenwoehr, Germany, Sept. 11, 2022. The run was held to honor the 21st anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks and recognize the sacrifices of first responders and lives lost on that day.

France, Gironde, Medoc, Medoc's Marathon (with costumes and in teams)

Copenhagen, Denmark, May 13, 2016: Runners at the yearly event Copenhagen Marathon, Europe

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Kyle King, Maj. Sean Barrett and Capt. Dylan Villescas, the top three male active duty Marine finishers for the 47th Marine Corps Marathon, are awarded commemorative plaques at the 47th MCM awards ceremony, Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 30,2022. The 26.2-mile race drew roughly 20,000 participants, more than 2,200 Marines and Sailors, and 1,500 civilian volunteers. Known as "The People's Marathon," there is no prize money for top finishers; all runners were celebrated for their honor, courage, and commitment.

U.S. Marines with the Provost Marshal Office, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, participate in a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Color Run at MCAS Beaufort, South Carolina, April 22, 2022. Marine Corps Community Services Semper Fit held the run in support of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

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Participants cross the finish line June 14, 2022, in front of Rumpel Fitness Center during the Army Birthday 5k Run and Walk at Fort McCoy, Wis. The 5k was part of many events coordinated by the Fort McCoy Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation to commemorate the 247th birthday of the U.S. Army at Fort McCoy. The day also included a birthday lunch, free car washes, and more.

U.S. Marines, Sailors and locals from the Yuma community participate in the annual Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma Mud Run Challenge at MCAS Yuma, Arizona, May 14, 2022. The event, presented by the Marine Raiders, provided an opportunity for MCAS Yuma and the local community to enjoy a 2.7 mile obstacle course that offered both competitive and non-competitive relays aboard the military installation.

The Air Force Global Strike Command Fly! Fight! Win! Challenge team prior to the start of the 2022 Air Force Marathon races at Wright-Patterson Air force Base, Ohio, Sept. 17, 2022. Twelve teams representing major commands competed for the overall title.

Preparations, Adidas Women's 5K Challenge, Hyde Park, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Runner getting cold water dumped on his head during a marathon in Surprise, Arizona

Marine Corps men capture their first Armed Forces gold during the 2022 Armed Forces Marathon Championship held in conjunction with the 47th Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C. The Armed Forces Championship features teams from the Marine Corps, Navy (with Coast Guard runners), and Air Force. Department of Defense Photo by Mr. Steven Dinote - Released.

U.S. Marine Corps Captain Grace Jenkins, First Lieutenant Stephanie Murphy and First Lieutenant Genevieve Heaps, the top three female active duty Marine finishers for the 47th Marine Corps Marathon, are awarded commemorative plaques at the post-race awards ceremony, Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 30,2022. Recognized for impeccable organization on a scenic course managed by the U.S. Marine Corps in Arlington, Virginia and the nation's capitol, the Marine Corps Marathon is one of the largest marathons in the U.S.

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- U.S. Air Forces men mile runners compete at the Ralph Lindeman Classic indoor track and field event held at the Cadet Field House in Colorado Springs, Colo., on Friday, January 19th and Saturday, January 20th, 2024. The Falcons collected six first-place finishes and one Air Force Top 10 mark.

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Sean Barrett, executive officer, 1st Radio Battalion Marine Information Group, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, poses with his medal after placing second place in the 47th Marine Corps Marathon Men's Division in Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 30, 2022. Runners participated in the marathon not only to support the Marine Corps and their country, but to have the unique experience of running on an iconic course with the Marines after months of commitment and dedication to training for a lifetime goal.

A picture of multiple runners on the finish line of the Amsterdam Marathon of 2022, inside the Olympic Stadium

U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander Thomas Betterbed, the first place male U.S. Navy finisher for the 47th Marine Corps Marathon, is awarded a commemorative plaque at a post-race award ceremony, Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 30,2022. Runners participated in the marathon not only to support the Marine Corps and their country, but to have the unique experience of running on an iconic course with the Marines after months of commitment and dedication to training for a lifetime goal.

Pfc. Peyton Enders, a human resources specialist assigned to 369th Adjutant General Battalion, was the first runner to complete the Army Birthday 5K Run/Walk held June 11, 2022, at the Twin Lakes Recreational Area. More than 150 participants of all ages, to include furry family members, ran or walked to help celebrate 247 years of Army history.

A photo of a new paper clipping from when Mary Jo Betyak-Eisler, supervisor of the Community Counseling Program on Marine Corps Base Quantico, running a Marine Corps Marathon Event in Cox Hall on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 3, 2022.

Three runners at the Senior Olympics, St. Louis, MO

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