Registration for the 22nd annual Army Ten-Miler (ATM) has closed on June 20, just after 7:30 PM, in a record 81 days. This year's 24,000 registration record beat last year's 20,000 registration record by 20 days! After registering 2,810 people on opening day, ATM registration continued at 250 to 350 registrations per day.

Runners of the 2006 Army Ten-Miler hail from all 50 states and 13 countries including Sweden, Australia, Japan, and Mexico. This year's team competitions are jam-packed with a total of 593 teams competing in 25 divisions. More than 150 military teams will be competing for the Commander's Cup. A new division, the USCAA 10-Mile Championship has 5 corporate teams competing in its inaugural year.

"We are very excited to have another record year," said Jim Vandak, Race Director. "Every year the race sells out faster. We are honored that people are choosing to Run Army in 2006! Look for many improvements to the race based upon runners comments from last year too. We listen to our runners and we hope it will show."

About the Army Ten-Miler
The 2006 Army Ten-Miler is expected to attract 24,000 military and civilian runners from around the world to compete for top honors. Military teams will compete for the coveted Commander's Cup and its bragging rights. Starting and finishing at the Pentagon, runners will pass 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 the Health Net Federal Services Youth Runs and Youth Zone, a Post Race Party featuring bands, entertainment and a live broadcast, the HOOAH Tent Zone, Army displays, the GEICO Gecko, McGruff the Crime Dog, and much more.

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