The Army Ten-Miler is pleased to announce that PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has signed on as a Major Sponsor for the 2007 event. PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients including audit and assurance, crisis management, human resources, and performance improvement and more.

"PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is proud to sponsor the 2007 Army Ten-Miler" said Rollie Quinn, PwC Partner for Department of Defense programs. "We are honored to have the opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to the Army, and are delighted that our sponsorship helps support the Army Morale, Welfare and Recreation network of services designed to enhance the lives of soldiers and their families."

The Army Ten-Miler is part of Army Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR). MWR exists because the U.S. Army is committed to the well-being of the community of people who serve and stand ready to defend the nation. Proceeds from the Army Ten-Miler go to MWR projects that help to improve facilities and services offered to soldiers and their families.

"We are extremely pleased to welcome PricewaterhouseCoopers as a Major Sponsor of the Army's annual Army Ten-Miler Classic. Through the generous support of PricewaterhouseCoopers and our other sponsors we are able to produce a "world class" Army event that supports fitness and benefits soldier and soldier family MWR programs, "commented Race Director, Jim Vandak.

The 23rd edition of America's largest 10-mile running event takes place on Sunday, October 7 in Washington, DC. The Association of the US Army (AUSA) and KBR are the co-lead sponsors for this year's event. This Army tradition attracts over 26,000 runners, of varying experience, from around the world to run a course that starts and finishes at the Pentagon and passes such national landmarks as the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument and the Capitol. Known for its organizational excellence and American heroes, the Army Ten-Miler is something to be experienced.

Race weekend activities including the Race Expo, fitness clinics, and press conference are free and open to the public. Race day features the Health Net Federal Services Youth Runs, the 94.7 the Globe Post Race Party with bands, entertainment and a live broadcast and HOOAH Tents representing Army installations from around the world. Families will enjoy the Health Net Federal Services Youth Activity Zone, interactive inflatables, Army racing displays, the GEICO Gecko and much more. Proceeds from the Army Ten-Miler go to support soldier and soldier family Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) programs.

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