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Peachtree 10-k overseas shadow race held on Bagram

The morale, welfare and recreation office coordinated with the Atlanta Track Club to host an overseas shadow race for the Peachtree 10-kilometer road race on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 4. The run, which drew more than 600 runners, kicked-off MWR’s full-day of activities scheduled during an Independence Day celebration on Bagram. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rob Hazelett)

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Peachtree 10-k overseas shadow race held on Bagram

More than 600 runners take their places at the start line during an overseas shadow for the Peachtree 10-kilometer run on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 4. The morale, welfare and recreation office coordinated with the Atlanta Track Club to hold the road race, which drew more than 600 runners. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rob Hazelett)

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Peachtree 10-k overseas shadow race held on Bagram

More than 600 runners start their run during an overseas shadow for the Peachtree 10-kilometer road race on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 4. The morale, welfare and recreation office coordinated with the Atlanta Track Club to hold the road race, which drew more than 600 runners. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rob Hazelett)

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Peachtree 10-k overseas shadow race held on Bagram

More than 600 runners start their run during an overseas shadow for the Peachtree 10-kilometer road race on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 4. The morale, welfare and recreation office coordinated with the Atlanta Track Club to hold the road race, which drew more than 600 runners. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rob Hazelett)

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Peachtree 10-k overseas shadow race held on Bagram

More than 600 runners start their run during an overseas shadow for the Peachtree 10-kilometer road race on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 4. The morale, welfare and recreation office coordinated with the Atlanta Track Club to hold the road race, which drew more than 600 runners. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rob Hazelett)

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Peachtree 10-k overseas shadow race held on Bagram

More than 600 runners start their run during an overseas shadow for the Peachtree 10-kilometer road race on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 4. The morale, welfare and recreation office coordinated with the Atlanta Track Club to hold the road race, which drew more than 600 runners. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rob Hazelett)

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Peachtree 10-k overseas shadow race held on Bagram

Several runners maintain a good pace during an overseas shadow for the Peachtree 10-kilometer run on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 4. The morale, welfare and recreation office coordinated with the Atlanta Track Club to hold the road race, which drew more than 600 runners. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rob Hazelett)

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Peachtree 10-k overseas shadow race held on Bagram

Several runners maintain a good pace during an overseas shadow for the Peachtree 10-kilometer run on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 4. The morale, welfare and recreation office coordinated with the Atlanta Track Club to hold the road race, which drew more than 600 runners. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rob Hazelett)

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Peachtree 10-k overseas shadow race held on Bagram

Several runners maintain a good pace during an overseas shadow for the Peachtree 10-kilometer run on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 4. The morale, welfare and recreation office coordinated with the Atlanta Track Club to hold the road race, which drew more than 600 runners. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rob Hazelett)

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Peachtree 10-k overseas shadow race held on Bagram

Several runners maintain a good pace during an overseas shadow for the Peachtree 10-kilometer run on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 4. The morale, welfare and recreation office coordinated with the Atlanta Track Club to hold the road race, which drew more than 600 runners. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rob Hazelett)

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Peachtree 10-k overseas shadow race held on Bagram

Several runners maintain a good pace during an overseas shadow for the Peachtree 10-kilometer run on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 4. The morale, welfare and recreation office coordinated with the Atlanta Track Club to hold the road race, which drew more than 600 runners. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rob Hazelett)

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Peachtree 10-k overseas shadow race held on Bagram

Several runners maintain a good pace during an overseas shadow for the Peachtree 10-kilometer run on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 4. The morale, welfare and recreation office coordinated with the Atlanta Track Club to hold the road race, which drew more than 600 runners. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rob Hazelett)

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Peachtree 10-k overseas shadow race held on Bagram

The top three runners from an overseas shadow race for the Peachtree 10-kilometer run pose for a photo after the event took place on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 4. The morale, welfare and recreation office coordinated with the Atlanta Track Club to hold the road race, which drew more than 600 runners. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rob Hazelett)

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Peachtree 10-k overseas shadow race held on Bagram

Lt. Col. Keith Matiskella was the winning runner of an overseas shadow race for the Peachtree 10-kilometer road race held on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 4. The morale, welfare and recreation office coordinated with the Atlanta Track Club to hold the road race, which drew more than 600 runners. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rob Hazelett)

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Peachtree 10-k overseas shadow race held on Bagram

A runner crosses the finish line during an overseas shadow race for the Peachtree 10-kilometer run on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 4. The morale, welfare and recreation office coordinated with the Atlanta Track Club to hold the road race, which drew more than 600 runners. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rob Hazelett)

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Peachtree 10-k overseas shadow race held on Bagram

A runner crosses the finish line during an overseas shadow race for the Peachtree 10-kilometer run on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 4. The morale, welfare and recreation office coordinated with the Atlanta Track Club to hold the road race, which drew more than 600 runners. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rob Hazelett)

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Peachtree 10-k overseas shadow race held on Bagram

The morale, welfare and recreation office coordinated with the Atlanta Track Club to host an overseas shadow race for the Peachtree 10-kilometer road race on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 4. The run, which drew more than 600 runners, kicked-off MWR’s full-day of activities scheduled during an Independence Day celebration on Bagram. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rob Hazelett)

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Peachtree 10-k overseas shadow race held on Bagram

Two runners reach the finish line during an overseas shadow race for the Peachtree 10-kilometer run on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 4. The morale, welfare and recreation office coordinated with the Atlanta Track Club to hold the road race, which drew more than 600 runners. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rob Hazelett)

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Peachtree 10-k overseas shadow race held on Bagram

Several runners reach the finish line during an overseas shadow race for the Peachtree 10-kilometer run on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 4. The morale, welfare and recreation office coordinated with the Atlanta Track Club to hold the road race, which drew more than 600 runners. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rob Hazelett)

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Peachtree 10-k overseas shadow race held on Bagram

Several runners reach the finish line during an overseas shadow race for the Peachtree 10-kilometer run on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 4. The morale, welfare and recreation office coordinated with the Atlanta Track Club to hold the road race, which drew more than 600 runners. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rob Hazelett)

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Peachtree 10k shadow race held on Bagram

Published July 4, 2013
By Tech. Sgt. Rob Hazelett
455 Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- The morale, welfare and recreation office coordinated with the Atlanta Track Club to host an overseas shadow race for the Peachtree 10-kilometer road race on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 4.

More than 600 runners took part in the event, which provided participating runners with an official ATC Peachtree t-shirt. The run kicked off MWR's full-day of activities scheduled during an Independence Day celebration on Bagram.

Shadow races for the Peachtree road races have been held for U.S. service members serving overseas since 2004.