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The 86th Airlift Wing will host a “Run the Runway” run Sept. 25 on Ramstein in an effort to highlight the fit-to-fight culture, but also to show the growth and new operations environment of the wing since the reorganization.
The two-mile run is open to active-duty members and Department of Defense civilians who work for the 86th Airlift Wing.
“We encourage anybody who can to make it out, so we can have the biggest turn out possible and show everyone how large the wing has become,” said 1st Lt. Daniel Kimmich, 86th Operations Group Anti-terrorism and Force Protection officer in charge and a point of contact for the event.
“We hope that anybody who can leave minimum manning at their shops will come out and take part in this event.”
Runners will form up on Ramp 1, run down Taxiway Charlie and run the length of the runway and back. The run officially begins at 2:45 p.m. but participants are encouraged to arrive early.
Although runs like this have happened in the past, this is the first one the wing has hosted, and everyone is helping to make sure the event runs smoothly.
“Everybody is providing a little piece,” the lieutenant said. “Communications is providing radios, civil engineering is providing a bucket truck for photographers, public affairs is providing images and services is providing water, Gatorade and small snacks. Everybody is contributing to this event.”
The medical group will also be providing a little piece to the event through medical care. Technicians will be on hand to help with injuries or other medical issues that might happen.
To help prevent injury the day of the event, Staff Sgt. Noah Pittman, 86th Medical Operations Squadron emergency response technician, offers the following tips:
• Stay hydrated with both Gatorade and water. This is essential to preventing injury.
• Properly warm up before the run. The warm-up should be 5 to 10 minutes of stretching, including jogging and calisthenics, like jumping jacks, which focus on all the major muscle groups.
• Cool down after running. Runners should stretch 5 to 10 minutes after running, again focusing on all the major muscle groups.
During the event, those wanting to run at a quicker pace will be encouraged to do so.
“We’re going to ask the individuals who want to run as quickly as they can to go to the front of the group,” Lieutenant Kimmich said. “Those who want to challenge themselves can lead us off.”
Active-duty members must wear approved Air Force physical training gear to participate.
For more information about the run, contact your unit point of contact.
