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Runners participate in a group warm-up prior to running at the Ekiden June 8, 2014, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The annual road race is hosted by the Yokota Strider’s, a private organization at Yokota. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Desiree Economides/Released)

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Col. Mark August, 374th Airlift Wing commander, welcomes runners at the Ekiden opening ceremony June 8, 2014, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. More than 2400 runners and an additional 450 volunteers participated in the annual event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Desiree Economides/Released)

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Runners participate in a group warm-up prior to running at the Ekiden June 8, 2014, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The annual road race is hosted by the Yokota Strider’s, a private organization at Yokota. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Desiree Economides/Released)

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The U.S. Army Japan Band from Camp Zama, Japan, performs at the Ekiden at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 8, 2014. This year marked the 30th Annual race at Yokota. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Desiree Economides/Released)

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Published June 9, 2014
By Senior Airman Desiree Economides
374th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- The 374th Airlift Wing opened the gates to Yokota Air Base, Japan, for the 30th Annual Ekiden June 8, 2014. The road race, hosted by the Yokota Strider's, featured a 2K, 5K and 4-person 5K relay. More than 2400 runners and 450 volunteers participated in the event.