The 22nd Annual Army Ten-Miler welcomes Health Net Federal Services (Health Net) as a major sponsor. Health Net will become the title sponsor for the Youth Activity Zone and the youth runs, long time attractions of the Army Ten-Miler that typically draw over 300 children. Parents and kids in grades K-3 will participate in a 200-meter run while kids in grades 4 through 8 will participate in a 400-meter run. Registration for the Health Net Federal Services Youth Run opens on April 3 and can be done online at armytenmiler.com.

Because of the nature of its business, Health Net was a great fit to participate in race weekend youth activities. "Health Net is pleased to be a sponsor of the 2006 Army Ten Miler. We support programs that help active duty members and their families achieve a fit and healthy life, and the Army Ten Miler supports this mission through its giving to the Army's Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs", said Steve Tough, president, Health Net Federal Services. "We are assembling a Health Net team and are looking forward to the October 8th race date."

About Health Net Federal Services:
Health Net Federal Services, a subsidiary of Health Net, Inc. (NYSE:HNT), has a long history of providing cost-effective, quality managed health care programs for government agencies including the Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs. As the managed care support contractor for the TRICARE North Region, Health Net provides health care services to over 3 million uniformed services beneficiaries, active and retired, and their families.

About the Army Ten-Miler
The 22nd edition of America's largest 10-mile running event is scheduled for Sunday, October 8 in Washington, DC at the Pentagon. This annual Army tradition is expected to attract 24,000 military and civilian runners from around the world to compete for top honors. Over 350 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 armytenmiler.com.