Photo from last year's race by Drew Woodrich.

The Army Ten-Miler has added a new U.S. Corporate Athletic Association (USCAA) division to its team competition and will host the Association's inaugural 10-Mile Team Championship in 2006. The Army Ten-Miler is America's largest 10-mile race annually attracting more than 700 military and civilian teams to compete for top honors in a variety of team divisions. Top U.S. military men and women's teams will compete for the prestigious Commander's Cup and the bragging rights that come with the Cup.

"We are very excited to be hosting the USCAA competition and championship at this year's Army Ten-Miler," noted Jim Vandak, Race Director. The USCAA membership requirement has been waived this year so corporate teams are encourage to "Run Army" and compete in the USCAA division for the 10-Mile Championship. Teams can consist of men or women but they must be from the same corporation, organization, or company. The USCAA 10-Mile Championship Award will be presented on the awards stage on race day.

"The United States Corporate Athletics Association (USCAA) is proud to partner with the Army Ten-Miler in hosting the first annual USCAA National Corporate 10-mile Championships this year. The USCAA is excited to be part of such a prestigious event. It's a great opportunity for our USCAA corporate members to enjoy top-notch competition, and to go head-to-head against some very talented running teams. We hope working together on events like this will build greater awareness of the many companies that support their employees' health and fitness by entering corporate races," said Gordon Smith, USCAA.

About the USCAA
The USCAA is a nonprofit organization associated with USA Track & Field that is dedicated to "exercising corporate fitness" through exciting and competitive running events for corporate employees. USCAA athletes are drawn from all ranks, ages, and experience levels within their respective corporations. Participation in USCAA events not only promotes fitness and good health, but fosters a sense of teamwork and camaraderie, on the road, the track, and in the workplace. The result is a renewed individual and corporate spirit through a team-building exercise that is more than just an exercise. For more information, visit www.uscaa.org.

About the Army Ten-Miler
The 22nd Army Ten-Miler is Sunday, October 8 in Washington, DC at the Pentagon. This Army tradition is expected to attract more than 24,000 runners, with a variety of experience, 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. Race weekend activities include a two-day race expo, runner clinics, a press conference, youth activities and runs, a Post Race Party featuring bands, entertainment, and a live broadcast, displays, and much more.

For more information on one of DC's premier running events, visit www.armytenmiler.com.