31/10/2026
Register for your medals ASAP!
Registration for the 2027 Chasing Medals: Piece of Oki Run Series opens November 1st, at 7:00 AM JAPAN TIME!
We’ve had lots of questions about registration, so we’re putting everything you need to know in ONE place. Take a few minutes to read through this today so you’re ready to go when registration opens!
🏅 WHAT IS CHASING MEDALS?
Five schools. Five 5Ks. Five collectible medals that connect to create one beautiful piece of Okinawa!
This is a five-race series organized by five Okinawa school PTOs. One registration includes all five 5Ks and all five medals. Run, jog, or walk—everyone is welcome!
📅 2027 RACE DATES
• January 23 — Kubasaki High School PTSO
• February 20 — E.C. Killin Elementary School PTO
• February 27 — Kadena Elementary School PTSO
• March 13 — Ryukyu Middle School PTO
• April 10 — Lester Middle School PTO
💰 REGISTRATION PRICING — PLEASE READ!
We have three pricing tiers:
• Tier 1: First 150 sets — $130
• Tier 2: Next 150 sets — $140
• Tier 3: Remaining sets — $150
ALL THREE TIERS ARE EXACTLY THE SAME!
Every tier includes the same five races and five medals. There are no extra benefits or differences between tiers. The ONLY difference is the price!
This is simply our way of offering a discount to those who register early.
IMPORTANT: YOU WILL SEE ALL THREE TIERS WHEN REGISTRATION OPENS!
We’re five school PTOs run entirely by volunteers, not a large race company with an automated registration system. Since we have to manage the pricing manually, all three tiers will be visible at once.
Please select the LOWEST-PRICED tier that is still available. Once the first 150 sets sell out, move to Tier 2, and then Tier 3.
You do NOT need to purchase all three tiers. Choose ONE tier per participant!
🏅 FULL SETS ONLY!
This year, we will NOT be selling individual medals or individual 5K registrations.
You must purchase the complete five-race series. You cannot purchase individual medals later to build your own set.
❌ NO REFUNDS
Please be certain before purchasing! This is a fundraiser supporting five school PTOs, and proceeds are divided evenly among the schools.
Because of this, ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS WILL BE AVAILABLE.
✈️ WHAT IF I’M PCSing OR TAD?
We understand military life and that plans can change!
If you’ll be PCSing or TAD during one or more of the races, please reach out to us. We will make every effort to coordinate getting your full medal set to you before you leave or after you return.
We just ask that you communicate with us so we can make arrangements!
📍 RACE LOCATIONS & START TIMES
Specific locations, routes, and start times will be shared as they’re confirmed.
Because our races take place on military installations, we’re dependent on installation requirements, available space, construction, and what can safely accommodate large groups of runners.
Please understand that locations and times may change if necessary. Runner safety always comes first!
🏅 HOW DOES MEDAL PICKUP WORK?
This is another change from last year!
Each school PTO will distribute its own medal at its race. There will no longer be a separate full-set pickup table.
If you miss a race, you’ll need to coordinate alternate medal pickup with the PTO hosting that event. PCS and TAD situations will be accommodated as best we can.
To accommodate PCSing, we will offer a pickup time before January 23rd, where you can pick up all the medals in the set at once.
👟 WHAT ABOUT KIDS’ RUNS?
Some PTOs may offer a shorter kids’ run alongside their 5K.
These are separate events with their own registration and pricing and are NOT included with your Chasing Medals full-set registration.
📣 HOW WILL I GET RACE INFORMATION?
Important updates will be shared through:
• The Chasing Medals page
• Each participating school’s PTO page
• The email address you provide during Cheddar Up registration
Please double-check your email address when registering!
❤️ ONE LAST THING…
This entire series is put together by parent and community volunteers from five different schools. We’re doing our best to make registration and all five events run smoothly, and we truly appreciate your patience, flexibility, and support!
All proceeds are divided evenly among the five PTOs to help support their schools and students.
⏰ SET YOUR ALARMS!
Registration opens NOVEMBER 1ST AT 7:00 AM JAPAN TIME!
If this year is anything like last year, the sets could go FAST!
Take today to read through the details, decide how many participants you’re registering, and get your running or walking crew ready!
Please SHARE this post with anyone who plans to register so everyone knows what to expect on November 1st!
