Registration for 2006 Army Ten-Miler Nears Cap
By Roxana Hoveyda for the Washington Running Report
Posted Thursday, 8 June, 2006
The Army Ten-Miler is registering hundreds of runners a day as its numbers top 19,500. Each year, the race continues to set registration records. In 2005 the race filled on July 10. This year race registration is running 20-30 days ahead of last year and is expected to reach its expanded 24,000 race capacity in June.
"We are listening to our runner's and this year's 22nd edition of the Army's annual 10-mile race promises to continue its tradition of excellence" commented Jim Vandak, Race Director. 2006 race enhancements include a training program by Jeff Galloway, improved seeding at the Start Line, a Wave Start to alleviate congestion and improve performance for all runners, hosting of the USCAA 10-Mile Championship and a new, interactive online course map will be featured in July. Race officials have also resurrected the perennial favorite T-Shirt Design Contest. This year, all 2006 registrants will vote for the official design of this year's race shirt.
The Army Ten-Miler is not just a race - it's a weekend of activities. Participants can look forward to a 2-day race expo, clinics, the Health Net Federal Services Youth Runs, the HOOAH Tent Zone, the GEICO pasta dinner, youth activities, entertainment, displays and much more! There is something for everyone and all proceeds go to soldier and soldier family Moral Recreation and Welfare (MWR) programs.
About the Army Ten-Miler
The 22nd Army Ten-Miler is Sunday, October 8 in Washington, DC at the Pentagon. Start time is 8AM. This Army tradition is expected to attract over 24,000 runners, with a variety of experience, to run a course that starts and finishes at the Pentagon and passes such national landmarks as the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument and the Capitol. The Army Ten- Miler is produced by the US Army Military District of Washington and is America's largest 10-mile race.
For registration and more information on DC's premier running event, visit www.armytenmiler.com
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