The American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) will be the 2004 title sponsor of one of the Capital's most enduring sports traditions, the Capital Challenge Three Mile, according to race director, Jeff Darman. The event will continue to benefit D.C. Special Olympics.

The traditional battle among the legislative, executive and judicial branches and the news media will be waged in Washington, D.C.'s Anacostia Park on Wednesday, May 5th. In the past teams have been captained by Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist and Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle, former OMB Director Mitch Daniels, and former Vice President Al Gore. In addition, many more members of Congress, political appointees, federal judges, and noted print and broadcast journalists take part.

"We are pleased and proud to sponsor this excellent event, which promotes health and fitness. The members of Congress, presidential appointees and members of the news media participating set a terrific example for all of us to get and stay in shape " said Frank Keating, ACLI's president and chief executive officer.

The American Council of Life Insurers, www.acli.com, is a Washington, D.C.-based trade association. Its 383 member companies offer life insurance, annuities, pensions, long-term care insurance, disability income insurance, and other retirement and financial protection products.

Entry forms for the invitational team event will be available in February from:

Jeff Darman, Director, ACLI Capital Challenge
110 East State Street
Kennett Square, PA 19348
610.925.1976

Entries will also be available after February 10th at www.capitalchallenge.com.