Running Events and Races

Photos of diverse groups of runners participating in various race events, capturing energy, camaraderie, and athletic dedication.

Running, group and athlete start marathon in road for endurance challenge, cardio competition and fitness. Ready, set and people begin race for workout contest, performance and long distance event
Running, group and athlete start marathon in road for endurance challenge, cardio competition and fitness. Ready, set and people begin race for workout contest, performance and long distance event
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U.S. Air Force Col. Edward Szczepanik, 6th Air Refueling Wing deputy commander, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Raun Howell, 6th ARW command chief, participate in the 11th Annual Estelle Memorial 5K at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Jan. 26, 2024. The annual memorial run honors U.S. Air Force Maj. Raymond Estelle II who was killed in a shooting incident in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom. Estelle previously served at MacDill and has the 6th Communications Squadron facility named after him.
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A couple jogging at the sea front
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Runners participating in the 47th Marine Corps Marathon run through the 'wear blue: run to remember' mile at Hains Point, Washington D.C., Oct. 30, 2022. The iconic course segment is a tribute intended to honor those who gave their lives for this country. The segment includes 225 posters with photographs of the Faces of the Fallen.
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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.
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Runners participate in the 2022 Air Force Marathon at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Sept. 16, 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.
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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.
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Stockholm, Sweden Aug 16, 2025 Runners at the annual Midnattloppet, Midnight Run, a 10K race, in the Zinkensdam district on Sodermalm.
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Runners participate in the 2022 Air Force Marathon at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Sept. 16, 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.
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A triathlete gives a thumbs up at the finish line of the 34th annual Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Triathlon at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, March 26, 2023. Triathletes partook in a sprint duathlon, which included a 350 meter pool swim and a 5 kilometer run, as the cycling portion was cancelled due to weather. This annual community relations event is hosted by the air stations Marine Corps Community Services Semper Fit Division to test overall physical endurance, mental discipline, and bring the local community together.
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Participants compete in the 38th Annual Army Ten-Miler in Washington D.C., Oct. 9, 2022. The Army Ten-Miler challenges Soldiers and civilians to push themselves to their fullest physical potential. The Race is the third largest ten-miler in the world, including runners from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and 22 countries.
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Soldiers across Camp Arifjan, Kuwait took part in a 5k color run hosted by the MWR on Aug. 14, 2022.
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Staff Sgt. Alicia Delvaux, 22nd Medical Group ADAPT clinic non-commissioned officer in charge, andCapt. Dawn Hardwick, 22nd Medical Group psychological health director, finish the Pride Month ColorRun June 15th, 2022, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Participants ran a two-mile trail whilevolunteers threw colored chalk on them as they ran by.
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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jose R. Crosby, a finance technician with Headquarters Marine Corps Finance Branch, a native of Asheville, North Carolina, crosses the finish line in first place during the Marine Corps Marathon Crossroads Trail 15k on Marine Corps Base Quantico(MCB), Virginia, June 25, 2022. The events challenge runners and their individual tenacity as they run through the woods of MCB Quantico.
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Runners participate in the 2022 Air Force Marathon at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Sept. 16, 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.
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The Italian Army Col. Giuseppe Milano, Italian Base Commander 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.
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The Italian Army Col. Giuseppe Milano, Italian Base Commander 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.
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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.
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Gabby Bobadilla breaks the finishing line banner with a time of 3:00:07 winning the female portion of the 2022 Air Force Marathon Sept. 17, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. 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.
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Gabby Bobadilla breaks the finishing line banner with a time of 3:00:07 winning the female portion of the 2022 Air Force Marathon Sept. 17, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. 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.
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The 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, hosts the Army Ten-Miler event on Sept. 25th, 2022, in Drawsko Pomorskie, Poland. Events like these continue to build partnership between GREWOLF and the local population of Poland.
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Skydivers parachute with a 7,800 square foot American flag to announce the beginning of the 47th Marine Corps Marathon at Arlington, Virginia on Oct. 30, 2022. Organized by the men and women of the Unites States Marine Corps, the 47th MCM is the first live event since 2019. 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.
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Athletes at the 12th Magdeburg Marathon in Magdeburg city centre
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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff, 56th Fighter Wing commander, cools off after running the Womens Equality Day 5K, August 25, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Womens Equality Day commemorates the Nineteenth Amendment, which granted women the right to vote in 1920.
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Members of the 90th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron run while carrying the Prisoner of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) flag during a 24 hour remembrance run for those who were prisoners of war and those who are still missing in action, Sept. 16, 2022 at Łask Air Base, Poland. The 90th EFS forward deployed to Poland in support of NATOs Air Shielding mission to enhance the defense posture on NATOs eastern flank. 43 men and women of the 90th carried the flag for more than 160 miles over the 24 hour period to demonstrate that the American prisoners of war and missing in action are not forgotten.
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Members of the 90th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron run while carrying the Prisoner of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) flag during a 24 hour remembrance run for those who were prisoners of war and those who are still missing in action, Sept. 16, 2022 at Łask Air Base, Poland. The 90th EFS forward deployed to Poland in support of NATOs Air Shielding mission to enhance the defense posture on NATOs eastern flank. 43 men and women of the 90th carried the flag for more than 160 miles over the 24 hour period to demonstrate that the American prisoners of war and missing in action are not forgotten.
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Soldiers across Camp Arifjan, Kuwait took part in a 5k color run hosted by the MWR on Aug. 14, 2022.
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Participants In The Color Fun Run; Anchorage, Alaska, United States Of America
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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jenae L. Daigle, acting sexual assault response coordinator and victim advocate, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, addresses U.S. and coalition forces about the importance of sexual assault awareness and prevention before the 5K. U.S. and coalition forces participated in a 5K on base in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.
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Retired U.S. Special Operations Command Staff Sgt. Fred Lewis, Team U.S., congratulates an athlete from Australia after competing in an athletics event at Zuiderpark during the Invictus Games The Hague, Netherlands, April 17, 2022. The Invictus Games are composed of 20 nations, over 500 military competitors, competing in over 10 sporting events April 16-22, 2022.
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A U.S. Navy Sailor distributes bottles of water to runners participating in the Quantico 12K at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, August 20, 2022. The event challenged runners mental fortitude and physical endurance as they ran 7.46 miles of trails through the woods of MCB Quantico's Officer Candidates School.
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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.
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A triathlete walks over to volunteers to grab water at the finish line of the 34th annual Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Triathlon at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, March 26, 2023. Triathletes partook in a sprint duathlon, which included a 350 meter pool swim and a 5 kilometer run, as the cycling portion was cancelled due to weather. This annual community relations event is hosted by the air stations Marine Corps Community Services Semper Fit Division to test overall physical endurance, mental discipline, and bring the local community together.
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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.
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Derek Dennis rings the finisher bell after completing the 2022 Air Force Marathon Fly! Fight! Win! Challenge at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Sept. 17, 2022. Dennis ran 5K, 10K and half marathon distances to complete the challenge.
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After teams completed the 3K team run, they moved on to the physical team test during the 2022 National JROTC Fitness Challenge Championship on April 15, 2022 at Daytona Beach, Fla. Working together, teams had to navigate a series of obstacles spread out across the beach and physically pushed themselves to rally for a strong finish. | Photo by Sarah Windmueller, U.S. Army Cadet Command Public Affairs
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Runners participate in the Marine Corps Marathon Belleau Wood 8k and Crossroads Trail 15k on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, June 25, 2022. The events challenge runners and their individual tenacity as they ran through the woods of MCB Quantico.
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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.
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U.S Army Garrison Italy MWR organizes the "Escape from the Tower" run 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. Todd K. Smith, Combined Activities Manager, FMWR, USAG Italy - DMC, presents the event.Pisa, Italy, Sep. 23, 2022.
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Runners hugging at the finish line of a marathon in San Francisco, California.
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Boot Camp Challenge participants partake in post-race activities at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Oct. 22, 2022. For the past 20 years the Boot Camp Challenge has allowed the public to experience the professionalism and excellence of Marine Corps Drill Instructors while competing in a three-mile race.
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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.
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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.
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Soldiers across Camp Arifjan, Kuwait took part in a 5k color run hosted by the MWR on Aug. 14, 2022.