Fort Bragg runners enjoy a perfect day for running

By Jacqueline HillNovember 14, 2022

Service Members, Their Families and Civilians Participate in the 26th Annual Fort Bragg 10 Miler
1 / 19 Show Caption + Hide Caption – The U.S. Flag hangs over the starting line and over 1000 participants of the 10 Miler at Fort Bragg, NC, Nov. 5, 2022. This was the 26th annual Fort Bragg 10 Miler, a running event which is open to the public. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Cory Reese) (Photo Credit: Sgt. Cory Reese) VIEW ORIGINAL
Service Members, Their Families and Civilians Participate in the 26th Annual Fort Bragg 10 Miler
2 / 19 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S. Army soldiers assinged to the 82nd Airborne Division fire a Howitzer at the start of the 10 Miler at Fort Bragg, NC, Nov. 5, 2022. This was the 26th annual Fort Bragg 10 Miler, a running event which is open to the public. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Cory Reese) (Photo Credit: Sgt. Cory Reese) VIEW ORIGINAL
Service Members, Their Families and Civilians Participate in the 26th Annual Fort Bragg 10 Miler
3 / 19 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Over one thousand participants run during the 10 Miler at Fort Bragg, NC, Nov. 5, 2022. This was the 26th annual Fort Bragg 10 Miler, a running event which is open to the public. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Cory Reese) (Photo Credit: Sgt. Cory Reese) VIEW ORIGINAL
Service Members, Their Families and Civilians Participate in the 26th Annual Fort Bragg 10 Miler
4 / 19 Show Caption + Hide Caption – A participant of the 10 Miler walks with his child at Fort Bragg, NC, Nov. 5, 2022. This was the 26th annual Fort Bragg 10 Miler, a running event which is open to the public. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Cory Reese) (Photo Credit: Sgt. Cory Reese) VIEW ORIGINAL
Service Members, Their Families and Civilians Participate in the 26th Annual Fort Bragg 10 Miler
5 / 19 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Two participants of the Fort Bragg 10 Miler talk while warming up prior to the race at Fort Bragg, NC, Nov. 5, 2022. This was the 26th annual Fort Bragg 10 Miler, a running event which is open to the public. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Cory Reese) (Photo Credit: Sgt. Cory Reese) VIEW ORIGINAL
Service Members, Their Families and Civilians Participate in the 26th Annual Fort Bragg 10 Miler
6 / 19 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Participants take off at the start of the 10 Miler at Fort Bragg, NC, Nov. 5, 2022. This was the 26th annual Fort Bragg 10 Miler, a running event which is open to the public. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Cory Reese) (Photo Credit: Sgt. Cory Reese) VIEW ORIGINAL
Service Members, Their Families and Civilians Participate in the 26th Annual Fort Bragg 10 Miler
7 / 19 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Participants take off at the start of the 10 Miler at Fort Bragg, NC, Nov. 5, 2022. This was the 26th annual Fort Bragg 10 Miler, a running event which is open to the public. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Cory Reese) (Photo Credit: Sgt. Cory Reese) VIEW ORIGINAL
Service Members, Their Families and Civilians Participate in the 26th Annual Fort Bragg 10 Miler
8 / 19 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Participants take off at the start of the 10 Miler at Fort Bragg, NC, Nov. 5, 2022. This was the 26th annual Fort Bragg 10 Miler, a running event which is open to the public. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Cory Reese) (Photo Credit: Sgt. Cory Reese) VIEW ORIGINAL
Service Members, Their Families and Civilians Participate in the 26th Annual Fort Bragg 10 Miler
9 / 19 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Participants take off at the start of the 10 Miler at Fort Bragg, NC, Nov. 5, 2022. This was the 26th annual Fort Bragg 10 Miler, a running event which is open to the public. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Cory Reese) (Photo Credit: Sgt. Cory Reese) VIEW ORIGINAL
Service Members, Their Families and Civilians Participate in the 26th Annual Fort Bragg 10 Miler
10 / 19 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Andrew Ploskunak approaches the finishline to take 1st place in the 10 Miler at Fort Bragg, NC, Nov. 5, 2022. Ploskunak finished with a time of 58:24, which is below a six minute pace per mile. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Cory Reese) (Photo Credit: Sgt. Cory Reese) VIEW ORIGINAL
Service Members, Their Families and Civilians Participate in the 26th Annual Fort Bragg 10 Miler
11 / 19 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Participants approach the finish line of the 10 Miler at Fort Bragg, NC, Nov. 5, 2022. This was the 26th annual Fort Bragg 10 Miler, a running event which is open to the public. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Cory Reese) (Photo Credit: Sgt. Cory Reese) VIEW ORIGINAL
Service Members, Their Families and Civilians Participate in the 26th Annual Fort Bragg 10 Miler
12 / 19 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Andrew Ploskunak crosses the finishline to take 1st place in the 10 Miler at Fort Bragg, NC, Nov. 5, 2022. At 18 years old, he was one of the youngest participants in the 26th Annual Fort Bragg 10 Miler. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Cory Reese) (Photo Credit: Sgt. Cory Reese) VIEW ORIGINAL
Service Members, Their Families and Civilians Participate in the 26th Annual Fort Bragg 10 Miler
13 / 19 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Lindsay Gabow crosses the finishline to take 1st place in the female category in the 10 Miler at Fort Bragg, NC, Nov. 5, 2022. Gabow finished with a time of 61:59, not only placing 1st in the female category but 6th overall. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Cory Reese) (Photo Credit: Sgt. Cory Reese) VIEW ORIGINAL
Service Members, Their Families and Civilians Participate in the 26th Annual Fort Bragg 10 Miler
14 / 19 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Several participants race to pass each other at the end of the 10 Miler at Fort Bragg, NC, Nov. 5, 2022. This was the 26th annual Fort Bragg 10 Miler, a running event which is open to the public. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Cory Reese) (Photo Credit: Sgt. Cory Reese) VIEW ORIGINAL
Service Members, Their Families and Civilians Participate in the 26th Annual Fort Bragg 10 Miler
15 / 19 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S. Army Cpt. Sean Callahan, U.S. Army Special Operations Command chaplain, finishes the 10 Miler with his children at Fort Bragg, NC, Nov. 5, 2022. With a double stroller, Callahan completed the 26th Annual Fort Bragg 10 Miler in just 1 hour, 14 minutes and 22 seconds. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Cory Reese) (Photo Credit: Sgt. Cory Reese) VIEW ORIGINAL
Service Members, Their Families and Civilians Participate in the 26th Annual Fort Bragg 10 Miler
16 / 19 Show Caption + Hide Caption – A participant runs with his child toward the finish of the 10 Miler at Fort Bragg, NC, Nov. 5, 2022. This was the 26th annual Fort Bragg 10 Miler, a running event which is open to the public. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Cory Reese) (Photo Credit: Sgt. Cory Reese) VIEW ORIGINAL
Service Members, Their Families and Civilians Participate in the 26th Annual Fort Bragg 10 Miler
17 / 19 Show Caption + Hide Caption – A son helps his father as he approaches the finish line of the 10 Miler at Fort Bragg, NC, Nov. 5, 2022. This was the 26th annual Fort Bragg 10 Miler, a running event which is open to the public. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Cory Reese) (Photo Credit: Sgt. Cory Reese) VIEW ORIGINAL
Service Members, Their Families and Civilians Participate in the 26th Annual Fort Bragg 10 Miler
18 / 19 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Two participants share a toast after they complete the 10 Miler at Fort Bragg, NC, Nov. 5, 2022. This was the 26th annual Fort Bragg 10 Miler, a running event which is open to the public. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Cory Reese) (Photo Credit: Sgt. Cory Reese) VIEW ORIGINAL
Service Members, Their Families and Civilians Participate in the 26th Annual Fort Bragg 10 Miler
19 / 19 Show Caption + Hide Caption – A dog stands decorated with a medal from the 10 Miler at Fort Bragg, NC, Nov. 5, 2022. This was the 26th annual Fort Bragg 10 Miler, a running event which is open to the public. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Cory Reese) (Photo Credit: Sgt. Cory Reese) VIEW ORIGINAL

FORT BRAGG, N.C. – At the blast of a howitzer, over 1,000 participants began their run down Long Street as part of the 26th annual Fort Bragg 10 Miler at 8 a.m. Nov. 5.

The first place male finisher, Andrew Ploskunak, came in at 58 minutes and 22 seconds and was closely followed by the first place female finisher, Lindsay Gabow, who came in at one hour, one minute and 58 seconds.

“It was a perfect day for running,” said Jennifer Fayson, special event coordinator. “We had a great turn-out for the event and everyone had a great time.”

In addition to the individual awards, 15 teams competed in this year’s race. Team awards were based on the average time for the top eight members of a team, with the co-ed teams using the top four male and top four female runners.

The “SWCS Spicy Boi Running Club” took first place for male teams with an average time of one hour, nine minutes and 54 seconds. The “SFG OHG” took first place for co-ed teams with an average time of one hour, 11 minutes and 22 seconds. And, the “Fort Bragg Women” took first place for female teams with an average time of one hour, 28 minutes and 45 seconds.

The Fort Bragg 10 Miler is just one of several running events put on by the Directorate of Morale, Welfare and Recreation special event team. In addition, the special event team puts on regular family-friendly 5ks and the All American Races.

“These events are always great opportunities to bring the community together,” said Fayson. “We definitely have a lot of fun planning them and are looking forward to making an announcement about the All American Races in the near future.”

To learn more about upcoming events go to https://bragg.armymwr.com/calendar.