By Senior Airman Omari Bernard, 18th Wing Public Affairs / Published February 23, 2018
An Okinawa Marathon runner races towards Kadena Air Base Feb. 18, 2018, at Okinawa, Japan. This year marks the 26th anniversary of the Okinawa Marathon and the 26th year that Kadena AB has supported the race. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
An Okinawa Marathon runner, dressed as an Eisa Dancer, high-fives supporters Feb. 18, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The annual Okinawa Marathon is one of two full marathons in Okinawa, and is the only marathon in Japan to feature a portion of a route on a military installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Ariman Omari Bernard)
An Okinawa Marathon runner hydrates as supporters cheer them on Feb. 18, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. More than 600 military servicemembers and their families came out to support the marathon runners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
U.S. Air Force Airman Joshua Stephney, 18th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, encourages marathon runners Feb. 18, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Kadena AB has supported and strengthened relations with the local community through the Okinawa Marathon for the last 26 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)