2007 Army 10-Miler Registration Opens April 2

Washington, D.C. - - Sign up early to ensure your spot in the Army’s annual world-class race in the Nation’s Capital. The ATM is a Washington, DC tradition, an event not to be missed and named one of six Big Top 10-Milers To Run by Runner’s World - run ARMY!

Preparations are already under way for the 15th running of the Army 10-Miler on Oct. 10 at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. Coordinated by the U.S. Army Military District of Washington, this traditional Army event continues to be the largest 10-mile race in America. However, this is the first year the Army 10-Miler will limit its runner field. Race officials have set a runner cap of 16,000.

Entry deadline for the race is Sept. 18 or when the field is full. Because of the race's popularity and runner cap, runners and teams are encouraged to register as soon as possible.

Another first for this year's race will be the use of the ChampionChip timing technology. Using a high frequency identification system capable of processing 2,500 runners a minute, the system captures runner data through antennas embedded in rubberized mats. That data is immediately transferred, processed and compiled into runner results. This new scoring technology is expected to produce fast, accurate runner results and eliminate congestion at the finish line.

In addition to its individual competition, the Army 10-Miler features a team competition, a Junior 10-Miler one-kilometer fun run for kids, a two-day race expo and an "all-you-can-eat" pre-race pasta dinner.

2LT Dan Browne, five-time national champion and a member of the Army's World Class Athlete Program, is expected to return to defend his Army 10-Miler title. Browne claimed his second consecutive title last year in 48:52. Nationally ranked distance runner Alisa Harvey captured the women's title in 58:56.

Race activities kick off Columbus Day weekend with packet pick-up and the Association of the United States Army race expo Oct. 8. Individuals and teams can register for the race through the Army 10-Miler website Entry fees are $25 for the Army 10-Miler and $5 for the Junior 10-Miler. Pasta dinner tickets are $17.

Race information, entry forms, travel information, pasta dinner tickets, entry confirmation and race results are all available through the website. Printed race brochures, entry forms and additional race information are available by calling the Army 10-Miler office at (202) 685-3361 or (DSN) 325-3361. -- Army 10-Miler Office

ATM Proceeds Help Soldier and Soldier Families – Proceeds from the Army Ten-Miler race go to support soldier Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) programs. Download this article to find out more information on specific projects ATM proceeds helped.

Experience 2006 Race Weekend - Click here for a video of the 2006 event (4m38s, requires QuickTime and a fast connection). Press the play button to view movie. (Courtesy of Army Ten-Miler)