Three years ago, a tradition started with the Navy 5-Miler. This year's event will be held on Sunday, September 24, 2006, at 8:00 AM. The USATF certified course starts and finishes on Ohio Drive in West Potomac Park; it is flat and fast to the tip of Hains Point and returning via the Inlet Bridge.

The Navy 5-Miler is open to all and costs $25 through August 31; beginning September 1, the cost is $30. Online registration is available at www.active.com The last day to register on-line is September 20, 2006. There will be no race day registration.

Packet pick-up will be held on Thursday, September 21, from 12:00 - 6:00 pm at the Anacostia Annex Bldg 419, Fitness Center in Washington, DC. An authorized ID is required to access the base at the Anacostia Annex.

Packet pick-up will be held on Saturday, September 23, from 2:00 - 6:00 pm at Pacers Running Store, 1301 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 in Old Town Alexandria.

Race day packet and AMB-it chip pick up will start at 6:30AM at the race site. No registrations will be accepted on race day.

There will be overall awards for the top three males and females. The first masters male and female will receive an award. The age group awards will go to the top three males and females in five year age groups starting with 19 & under and concluding with 60 & over. The top three male and female wheelchair athletes will also receive awards. There will no duplication of awards.

The Admiral Challenge will be open to active duty military teams with all members from the same service branch. Teams may consist of three to five runners with at least one female finisher.

There are additional awards given to the first place teams in the following categories: Military, civilian, and masters (age 40 and over).

The event records set in 2005:
Open
Danny Bennett 29:09
Brooke Albright 35:17

Masters
William Lacks 30:20
Melissa Barcomb 37:43

To volunteer or for additional questions, call the race hotline at 202-685-0896

The Navy 5-Miler is produced by Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation. The mission of MWR is to provide quality support and recreational services that contribute to the retention, readiness, mental, physical, and emotional well-being of sailors and DoD civilians.