Okinawa Marathon 2011

A group of runners from the 2011 Okinawa Marathon round the corner near Kadena’s Gate 5 through the 1.5 mile stretch through the base, Feb. 20. Runners from the local community as well as Kadena service members participated in the 26.2 mile journey through nine different cities, towns and villages on the island, including the roughly 1.5 mile portion from Kadena’s Gate 2 to Gate 5. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Brooke P. Beers)

Volunteers needed for Okinawa Marathon

Published Jan. 12, 2012
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Volunteers are needed to provide water and cheer on runners at stations along the route in Kadena during the 2012 Okinawa Marathon on Sunday, Feb. 19. Those interested are encouraged to attend a meeting on Thursday, Feb. 9 at 3 p.m. in the Schilling Ball Room (Bldg # 455).

You may volunteer in a group or individually. If you will volunteer as a group, you can send just one representative to the meeting. For volunteer sign-up or more information, please e-mail sayaka.kawatake.jp@kadena.af.mil or call at 634-4142.