More than 18,000 runners from around the world are expected for the 19th annual Army Ten-Miler race on Oct 5, 2003. Online registration for America's largest 10-mile road race will open March 1 at the Army Ten Miler Web site and more than eighty percent of all participants are expected to register online.

The entry fee is still $25 and the deadline to enter is Sept. 5 or when the field is filled. The field is limited to 18,000 runners. "Runners can expect another great race this year," reported Jim Vandak, Director of the Army Ten-Miler. Because the race is two weeks earlier this year and it always fills up, Vandak encourages runners to register early.

America's largest 10-mile race also fields a big team competition. This year, more than 700 teams are expected to vie for top honors with U.S. military teams competing for bragging rights and the coveted Commander's Cup. A short Kids Run for kids in grades K thru 8 is always held after the Army Ten-Miler race. The entry fee for the Kids Run is only $8. Online registration is available for both the Kids Run and the Team Competition.

The Army Ten-Miler is produced by the United States Army and is known for its esprit de corps, its runner support, and its "Tradition Of Excellence". For more information on the Army Ten-Miler go to the Army Ten Miler Web site or call (202) 635-3361.

See the Washington Running Report's race-day coverage of the 2002 Army Ten Miler, with a link to the full results, and our Photo Gallery.