A military member waves to participants.

Team Yokota welcomes runners for 45th Annual Frostbite Road Race

U.S Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, waves to participants during the 45th Annual Frostbite Road Race at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 18, 2026. This event highlights the strong connection between the Yokota Air Base community and local Japanese residents while fostering mutual respect, friendship and collaboration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Samantha White)
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A woman does warm up exercises on a stage as a crowd follows along.

Team Yokota welcomes runners for 45th Annual Frostbite Road Race

A fitness instructor leads a warm-up to help runners prepare for the 45th Annual Frostbite Road Race at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 18, 2026. The race was hosted by the Yokota Striders Running Club, a local non-profit organization that aims to connect the local community on and off-base through physical fitness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Samantha White)
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A large group of runners prepare to run across the starting line.

Team Yokota welcomes runners for 45th Annual Frostbite Road Race

Runners participating in the half-marathon run across the starting line during the 45th Annual Frostbite Road Race at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 18, 2026. Over 9,000 attendees participated in the event, with both American and Japanese runners gathering to partake in a 2K family and kids run, a 5K run and a half-marathon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Samantha White)
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  • A military member waves to participants.

    Team Yokota welcomes runners for 45th Annual Frostbite Road Race

    U.S Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, waves to participants during the 45th Annual Frostbite Road Race at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 18, 2026. This event highlights the strong connection between the Yokota Air Base community and local Japanese residents while fostering mutual respect, friendship and collaboration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Samantha White)
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  • A woman does warm up exercises on a stage as a crowd follows along.

    Team Yokota welcomes runners for 45th Annual Frostbite Road Race

    A fitness instructor leads a warm-up to help runners prepare for the 45th Annual Frostbite Road Race at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 18, 2026. The race was hosted by the Yokota Striders Running Club, a local non-profit organization that aims to connect the local community on and off-base through physical fitness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Samantha White)
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  • A large group of runners prepare to run across the starting line.

    Team Yokota welcomes runners for 45th Annual Frostbite Road Race

    Runners participating in the half-marathon run across the starting line during the 45th Annual Frostbite Road Race at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 18, 2026. Over 9,000 attendees participated in the event, with both American and Japanese runners gathering to partake in a 2K family and kids run, a 5K run and a half-marathon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Samantha White)
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Team Yokota welcomes runners for 45th Annual Frostbite Road Race

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Three runners pose underneath the finish line blow up.

Participants pose for a photo at the finish line during the 45th Annual Frostbite Road Race at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 18, 2026. This event highlights the strong connection between the Yokota Air Base community and local Japanese residents, fostering mutual respect, friendship and collaboration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Samantha White)
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Team Yokota hosted the 45th Annual Frostbite Road Race at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 18. Over 9,000 attendees participated in the event, with both American and Japanese runners gathering to partake in a 2K family and kids run, a 5K run, and a half-marathon.

This event highlights the strong connection between the Yokota Air Base community and local Japanese residents while fostering mutual respect, friendship and collaboration.