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Matthew Sandridge approaches the finish line of the Air Force Marathons 10-kilometer race at Wright-Patterson Air force Base, Ohio, Sept. 17, 2022, for third place. 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.

Matthew Sandridge approaches the finish line of the Air Force Marathons 10-kilometer race at Wright-Patterson Air force Base, Ohio, Sept. 17, 2022, for third place. 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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Zach Booth approaches the finish line of the Air Force Marathons 10-kilometer race at Wright-Patterson Air force Base, Ohio, Sept. 17, 2022, for second place. 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.

Angel L Cruz, of Stafford, Virginia, gives a thumbs up during the 15th Annual Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon (MCHH) in 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.

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Runners participate in the 2022 Air Force Marathon 5K at Wright State University, Fairborn, 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 grabbing energy drinks during a marathon in Stowe, Vermont.

Jason Bruns approaches the finish line of the Air Force Marathons half marathon race at Wright-Patterson Air force Base, Ohio, Sept. 17, 2022, for a second-place finish. 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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Austin Szekacs approaches the finish line of the Air Force Marathons half marathon race at Wright-Patterson Air force Base, Ohio, Sept. 17, 2022, for a third-place finish. 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.

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.

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.

Runners participate in the 2022 Air Force Marathon 5K event at the Wright State University campus, Dayton, Ohio, Sept. 16, 2022. The AFM event also included a health and fitness expo, marathon, half marathon, 10K and 1K kids' fun run.

Marine Corps Capt Kyle King of Twentynine Palms, California jumps out in front of the competition to win the 47th Marine Corps Marathon as well as the Armed Forces Men's Gold. 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.

Capt. Richard Jennings approaches the finish line of the 35th annual Marine Corps Marathon Oct. 31. Jennings helped the U.S. Marine running team defeat the Royal British Marines and Navy team in the Challenge Cup by running his personal best time of 2 hours, 36 minutes and 20 seconds. The Challenge Cup has existed for more than 30 years and pits the top three finishers from each team against each other by combining their times. The team with the lowest total wins the cup.

Michael Hinton, from Indianapolis, Indiana, finishes the Marine Corps Marathon Historic Half 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.

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Santwan Odom, from Woodbridge, 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.

Peter Qumsiyeh approaches the five-kilometer race finish line of the 2022 Air Force Half-Marathon Sept. 16, Wright State University, Fairborn, 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.

Peter Qumsiyeh approaches the five-kilometer race finish line of the 2022 Air Force Half-Marathon Sept. 16, Wright State University, Fairborn, 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.

Runners participating in the Quantico 12K round the corner leading to the fourth mile marker of the course 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.

Jenna Henry approaches the five-kilometer race finish line of the 2022 Air Force Marathon Sept. 16, Wright State University, Fairborn, Ohio, with the womens winning time of 20:34. 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.

More than 30,000 runners participate in the 2011 Army Ten Miler in Washington, D.C. Oct. 9, 2011.

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Durbois Zim, of Fairfax,Virginia, a participant in the 15th Annual Marine Corps Historic Half (MCHH), smiles as he runs by a bystander holding an American flag as he runs through historic 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.

Leo Kayno approaches the finishing line banner winning the five-kilometer race of the 2022 Air Force Marathon Sept. 16, Wright State University, Fairborn, 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.

Mark R. Hopely, from Fredericksburg, Virginia, runs the Marine Corps Marathon Historic Half 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.

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Boot Camp Challenge participants run towards the finish line 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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Runners prepare to take off from the start line of the Marine Corps Marathon 10K 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.

Runners holding hands while crossing the finish line of a marathon in Maui, Hawaii.

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Jason Salyer breaks the finishing line banner with a time of 2:27:23 winning 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.

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.

A race-walker makes his way through Fairborn, Ohio, during the 26th Annual Air Force Marathon Sept. 17, 2022. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base hosted nearly 12,000 runners participating in the 5K, 10K, half- and full marathon events. The marathon is held in September of each year to commemorate the Air Force's birthday.

Boot Camp Challenge participant runs towards the finish line 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.

Members of the local community hold up their medals and pose for a photo after running in the Wings Over Miramar Flightline 5k on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, California, June 25, 2022. The event also included activities, vendors and opportunities for the participants to mingle with Marines, Sailors and buy memorabilia from the air station squadrons.

Runner smiling as a young girl joins a marathon in Stowe, Vermont.

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. Air Force Gen. Duke Richardson, Air Force Materiel Command commander, finishes the Air Force Half Marathon Sept. 17, 2022, 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.

Tyler Mislawchuk of Canada during the Olympic Triathlon Paris on July 31, 2024 in Paris, France

The wheeled winner of the cycle five-kilometer race pedals under the finishing line banner of the five-kilometer race of the 2022 Air Force Marathon Sept. 16, Wright State University, Fairborn, 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.

Runners participating in the Quantico 12K round the corner leading to the third mile marker of the course 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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From his vantage point atop a stepladder near the finish line, Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana speaks to center employees and guests before the KSC Walk Run on the Shuttle Landing Facility runway. The annual event, part of Kennedys Safety and Health Days, offers 10K, 5K and 2-mile options in the spirit of friendly competition.

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040208-M-0267C-003. US Military joint service members spring into action during the start of the Mens Winter Armed Forces Cross Country Championship 12k race, held at Indianapolis, Indiana (IN).

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.

Runners participate in the Okinawa Marathon at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 18, 2024. During this year's race, approximately 6,000 participants ran the 1.7-mile portion of the marathon that spans from Kadenas gate 2 to gate 5. Air Force

Men running a marathon in the rain in Wichita, Kansas.

Runner grabbing a snack from support crew during a marathon in Stowe, Vermont.

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Army Reserve 1st Lt. Jessica Romero, 416th Theater Engineer Command, focuses on the finish line as she ends the five-mile run during CIOR train-up in Burlington, VT on July 18, 2022. The Interallied Confederation of Reserve Officers Military Competition (CIOR MILCOMP) is a three-day team competition consisting of NATO and Partnership for Peace nations in Europe. It has been around since 1957. The competition is open to all reserve components for both NCO and officer. It is now run on a volunteer basis and funded by former competitors through an alumni association.

Runners participate in the 2022 Air Force Marathon 5K event on the Wright State University campus, Dayton, 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.

U.S. Army Soldiers from the 35th Infantry Division and from across Camp Arifjan, Kuwait participated in a Labor Day 5k run.

A wheeled runner prepares to begin 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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Participants enjoyed a 3.1-mile course and live music during the Marine Corps Marathon Runstock Saturday evening at Barnett Field.

Rebecca Murray celebrates her finish of 1:18:30 as she becomes the first female to cross the line in the 2022 Air Force half marathon. Murray competed among thousands of runners who participated in the 26th annual Air Force Marathon events Sept. 16-17 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.

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Runners competing in the Marine Corps Marathon 17.75k race pass the final water and aid station before crossing the finish line at Prince William Forest Park, Virginia, March 25, 2023. The course in Prince William Forest Park features a 11.03 mile run over rolling hills in a densely wooded backdrop and offers finishers Access Granted passes, granting them guaranteed access into the 48th MCM.

U.S. Soldiers run on a track during a physical fitness assessment at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, July 9, 2022. U.S. Soldiers deployed in support of Operation Spartan Shield and Operation Inherent Resolve participated in an Expert Soldier Badge test hosted by 90th Aviation Support Battalion, 11th Combat Aviation Brigade, mobilized under Task Force Eagle, to assess their mastery of physical fitness, marksmanship and other critical skills necessary for combat readiness.

US Army SPECIALIST, Fourth Class Chad SENIOR of the Army's World Class Athlete Program competes in a run which is part of the Modern Pentathlon competition during the 2000 Olympic games in Sydney, Australia. SPC SENIOR, of the World Class Athlete Program, competed in the event and finished fifth. Base: Sydney State: New South Wales Country: Australia (AUS)

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Charles F. Gardner, from Cambridge, MA, runs in the 47th Marine Corps Marathon race on October 30, 2022, Arlington, VA. 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 2,400 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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Runner drinking an energy drink during a marathon in Des Moines, Iowa.

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Brant Ireland, Team SOCOM, competes in the 100 meter dash 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.

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Rebecca Murray celebrates her finish of 1:18:30 as she becomes the first female to cross the line in the 2022 Air Force half marathon. Murray competed among thousands of runners who participated in the 26th annual Air Force Marathon events Sept. 16-17 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.

Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Amy Wieser Willson, a member of the All-Guard Marathon Team and North Dakota National Guard, runs through the desert between miles 20 and 21 during the Annual Bataan Memorial Death March near White Sands, N.M., March 25, 2012. Wieser Willson ran in the Civilian Light Marathon category.

FORT CARSON, Colo. Runners take off on their heat of the Spartan Race Super June 11, 2022, in Training Area 4 on Fort Carson. The 8-mile course included 25 obstacles to challenge the athletes.

Austin Szekacs approaches the finish line of the Air Force Marathons half marathon race at Wright-Patterson Air force Base, Ohio, Sept. 17, 2022, for a third-place finish. 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 5K event at the Wright State University campus, Dayton, Ohio, Sept. 16, 2022. The AFM event also included a health and fitness expo, marathon, half marathon, 10K and 1K kids' fun run.

Gabby Bobadilla crosses the finish line of 2022 Air Force Marathon at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Sept. 17, 2022. Bobadilla was the first place womens finisher in the 26.2 mile event.

Gabby Bobadilla crosses the finish line of 2022 Air Force Marathon at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Sept. 17, 2022. Bobadilla was the first place womens finisher in the 26.2 mile event.

U.S. Army Soldiers from Fort Riley, Kansas pose for a photo with 16th Sergeant Major of the Army, Michael A. Grinston during the Army 10-Miler, Oct. 9, 2022. The Army Ten-Miler is the second largest ten-mile race in the United States, and is held every October in Arlington, VA, and Washington, D.C.

The leading runners compete in the 10 kilometer cross-country endurance race during Airlift Rodeo '90. Airlift Rodeo is an annual airdrop competition that tests the flight and ground skills of Military Airlift Command aircrews as well as foreign teams.. Subject Operation/Series: RODEO '90 Base: Pope Air Force Base State: North Carolina(NC) Country: United States Of America(USA)

A triathlete takes the lead in the running portion 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.

Marine veteran Lance Cpl. Brandon Pelletier passes the relay baton to Lance Cpl. Joshua Wege during the 4x100-meter relay event at the 2011 Warrior Games May 17, 2011, in Colorado Springs, Colo. Wege ran anchor, or last, in the relay, and the All-Marine team took gold in the event.

Two runners running along a highway during a marathon in Surprise, Arizona.

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. Some runners at the finish line.Pisa, Italy, Sep. 23, 2022.

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