Photo Essay: Army Ten-Miler

On Sunday, Oct. 8, the Army Ten-Miler commenced early in the morning at the Pentagon. The Hatchet joined in photographing their pursuit.

By Kaiden Yu, Photographer • October 9, 2023

Kaiden Yu | Photographer

Wheelchair athletes, “wounded warriors” and runners race off at the start line.

At 6:30 am, parachutists paint the sky with smoke. (Kaiden Yu | Photographer)

Athletes look up at the scene. (Kaiden Yu | Photographer)

A wave of runners are seen below as the race begins. (Kaiden Yu | Photographer)

An officer salutes with the ten-miler banner seen through his glasses. (Kaiden Yu | Photographer)

A girl cheers on her mom running in the race with a homemade poster. (Kaiden Yu | Photographer)

A man looks from the window as runners pass by. (Kaiden Yu | Photographer)

Watchers shout with support from the sidelines along the route. (Kaiden Yu | Photographer)

A military policeman and his K-9 share a friendly encounter. (Kaiden Yu | Photographer)

An army officer holds two arms full of medals for finishers. (Kaiden Yu | Photographer)

Athletes race across the finish line — ten miles complete! (Kaiden Yu | Photographer)