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    2026 Air Force Marathon [Image 2 of 2]

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    A nighttime hand-cycling race is underway at what appears to be the Air Force Marathon, with multiple athletes competing on specialized hand-powered racing cycles. The lead athlete is prominently featured in a patriotic red, white, and blue jersey, riding a carbon fiber hand cycle branded 'carbonbike.usa' with a shark mouth design. Pyrotechnic fireworks and American flag banners illuminate the dramatic race start atmosphere in the background.

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OHIO, UNITED STATES

    09.19.2026

    Photo by R.J. Oriez 

    88th Air Base Wing

    Kevin Bittenbender takes off at the start of the U.S. Air Force Marathon, wheeled category, September 19, 2026, at the National Museum of the Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. More than 9,000 athletes participated in the series of races including a 5K, 10K, half-marathon and full marathon. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)

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    Date Taken: 09.19.2026
    Date Posted: 09.19.2026 13:06
    Photo ID: 9951601
    VIRIN: 260919-F-JW079-1023
    Resolution: 3000x2084
    Size: 2.18 MB
    Location: WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OHIO, US
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    A middle-aged man wearing a cycling helmet and fingerless gloves is performing a military salute at what appears to be the 30th Annual Air Force Marathon. He is wearing a race bib numbered 79 labeled 'Sky Soldiers' for the Full Marathon category, along with a patriotic red, white, and blue cycling jersey. His forearm displays a tattoo reading 'Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum' (Latin for 'If you want peace, prepare for war').
    A nighttime hand-cycling race is underway at what appears to be the Air Force Marathon, with multiple athletes competing on specialized hand-powered racing cycles. The lead athlete is prominently featured in a patriotic red, white, and blue jersey, riding a carbon fiber hand cycle branded 'carbonbike.usa' with a shark mouth design. Pyrotechnic fireworks and American flag banners illuminate the dramatic race start atmosphere in the background.

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