quarta-feira, 31 de março de 2010

Registration for Army Ten-Miler opens April 1



WASHINGTON -- Online registration is scheduled to open on April 1 for the 2010 Army Ten-Miler at www.armytenmiler.com

Due to the record pace of the registration for last year's race, hopeful participants are encouraged to register as soon as practical. Last year, spots for the Army Ten-Miler sold out in a record six days and the 2010 race is expected to repeat that trend again this year.

The 26th annual Army Ten-Miler is scheduled for Oct. 24, in Washington, D.C. The field is capped at 30,000 runners. The Army's race is open to both military and civilian runners. Runners must be at least 15 years of age on race day.

Individual entry fees are $55, plus a processing fee. Team creation is $35, plus a processing fee for the name only; each runner must pay the individual entry fee. Youth run for kids in grades K-8 is $10, plus a processing fee. A limited number of upgrade t-shirts are available for $26, plus a processing fee. You can also order an Army Ten-Miler short-sleeve training t-shirt when you register for a special price of only $30.

"Now in its 26th year, the Army Ten-Miler has become one of Washington's most admired and popular running events," says Jim Vankdak, Army Ten-Miler race director. "Even with last year's expansion to 30,000 participants, the race had an all-time record sell out in less than one week. We encourage runners who have a strong desire to participate in this year's race to register online quickly." 

About the Army Ten-Miler

The 26th annual Army Ten-Miler will take place on Oct. 24, 2010 in Washington, D.C. The Army's race is one of the largest 10-mile road races in the world. This unique road race has both its start and finish lines at the Pentagon. Race weekend activities are scheduled to include a two-day race expo, fitness clinics, youth runs, post-race party and HOOAH tents from Army installations around the world. 

The Army Ten-Miler is produced U.S. Army Military District of Washington, with proceeds benefiting Army Morale, Welfare and Recreation, a comprehensive network of support and leisure services designed to enhance the lives of Soldiers and their families. The mission of the Army Ten-Miler is to promote the Army, build esprit de corps, support fitness goals, and enhance community relations. 

For more information about this prestigious race, visit www.armytenmiler.com

U.S. Army