The Army Ten-Miler (ATM) has just announced the dates for its annual Official Race T-Shirt Design contest. Submissions for the contest will be taken from May 6 to June 6, 2008. The first place winner will receive $1,000 and the winning design will be printed on more than 26,000 runner and volunteer t-shirts. The second and third place designs will win $500 and $250 respectively.

The top five entries as selected by a Blue Ribbon Panel will be posted on the Army Ten-Miler Web site. Registered runners only will be eligible to vote for the top design from June 17 to 24. Last year more than 6,840 runners voted for the winning designs. Winners will be determined by the greatest number of online votes. Winners will be announced on the ATM Web site on June 26.

The Army Ten-Miler Official Race T-Shirt Design Contest is open to all U.S. residents, age 18 or older. Designs must be original artwork and reflect the spirit of the sport and the Army. For more information and technical specifications on the contest, visit the race Web site.

Photo below: The men's lead pack in the 2007 Army Ten-Miler. Photo by Drew.

About the Army Ten-Miler The Army Ten-Miler (ATM) is America's largest 10-mile running event. The Army's annual 10-mile race will take place on Sunday, October 5, 2008 in Washington, DC. This unique road race has both its start and finish lines at the Pentagon. Race weekend activities include a two-day race expo, fitness clinics, youth runs, 94.7 the Globe post race party, and HOOAH tents from Army installations from around the world.

The ATM is produced by the U.S. Army Military District of Washington (MDW) with proceeds benefiting Army Morale, Welfare and Recreation, a comprehensive network of support and leisure services designed to enhance the lives of soldiers and their families. The mission of the Army Ten-Miler is for the Military District of Washington to safely conduct the Army's annual 10-mile race to promote the Army, build esprit-de-corps, support fitness goals, and enhance community relations. For more information about this prestigious race, visit the race Web site.