The Army's 22nd Annual 10-mile race is pleased to announce the increase of its running field to 24,000! As a premier event on the Mid-Atlantic running calendar, the Army Ten-Miler has increased its runner numbers to allow more people to take part in the event. The race caters to both civilians as well as members of the military and features individual and team competitions.

To accommodate this increased field the race will implement a wave start for the first time in its history. This will address both runners' concerns about seeding in the start area and lessen the impact of an expanded running field on the course. The wave start will decrease the amount of time it takes to cross the start line, alleviate congestion, and potentially enhance runner times. There will be two waves of approximately 12,000 runners in each start - which harkens back to the 1998 running field, which had nearly 12,000 runners. More information about the wave start will be announced before registration opens on April 3.

The 22nd Army Ten-Miler takes place on Sunday, October 8. This Army tradition annually attracts runners from all over the world, of a variety of experience levels, 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. Race weekend activities include a two-day race Expo, clinics and a press conference. Race day features Youth Runs, a Post Race Party featuring bands, entertainment and a live broadcast, the HOOAH Tent Zone, and a Youth Activity Zone complete with displays, inflatables, the GEICO Gecko, McGruff the Crime Dog, and much more.

For more information on DC's premier running event, visit www.armytenmiler.com.