Participants of the Barksdale Half-Marathon and 5k begin their 3.2-mile or 13-mile trek on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 20, 2014. Following the run, participants were given water and fruit to rehydrate and replenish electrolytes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Raughton)
Runners persevere at the midway point of the half-marathon and 5k run on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 20, 2014. The run is held annually and members of the local community are invited to participate. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Raughton)
Lt. Col. Bryan Patchen, 11th Bomb Squadron and Staff Sgt. Christopher Wall, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron, participate in the Barksdale Half-Marathon and 5k on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 20, 2014. The 13-mile course took runners across the flightline and base housing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Raughton)
A volunteer gives a cup of water to a runner during the half-marathon and 5k run on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 20, 2014. Tables were set up every few miles to allow runners to rehydrate during the run. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Raughton)
Rows of medals sit on a table near the finish line at the Barksdale Half-Marathon and 5K run on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 20, 2014. Medals were awarded to all runners who completed their respective run. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Raughton)
Barksdale Half-Marathon and 5k winners pose for a photo with Col. Kristin Goodwin, 2nd Bomb Wing commander on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 20, 2014. Awards were given out to the fastest male and female runners based on age group. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Raughton)