The Army Ten-Miler is America's largest ten-mile road race and the Army's premier running event. The 20th annual Army Ten-Miler takes place this Sunday, October 24 in Washington, DC at the Pentagon. To celebrate this commemorative race, registration increased to 20,000 runners in 2004. Military and civilian runners come from all across the country and the world to be a part of this traditional event. The Army Ten-Miler is produced by the United States Army Military District of Washington.

The U.S. Army Golden Knights, the world's premier skydiving team, will jump start the 20th Anniversary of the Army Ten-Miler race with an aerial demonstration. Following the skydive, the Golden Knights will be on site to motivate runners and interact with spectators.

The race includes a runners' expo and packet pick-up on Friday and Saturday, October 22-23, at the Marriott Crystal Gateway Hotel, 1700 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA.

All runners must go to the race headquarters hotel with photo ID to pick up their packet. Each packet includes bib number, runners' program, GEICO chip strap and other information. Timing chips will be distributed on site. Runners must exit the Packet Pick-Up area to enter the Race Expo and pick up their t-shirt.

When: Friday (10/22) & Saturday (10/23)
Time: 10 AM to 7 PM
Where: Crystal Gateway Marriott - Arlington Ballroom

All runners must show a photo ID to obtain packet(s) and race/bib number. Obtain a friend's packet with a copy of his/her photo ID and race/bib number. Individual and team runners will pick up their packets in the same ballroom. Everyone will be issued a ChampionChip on site. Chip owners may bring their ChampionChip to the hotel to be registered to their bib number. Runners will not be allowed to pick up packets on race day.

The hotel is located at the Crystal City Metro station on the Blue/Yellow lines.

Highlights, Facts & Figures

Key Points about the 2004 Army Ten-Miler


20,293 runners  

687 teams

Runners from 49 of 50 states are registered plus the District of 
Columbia

International participants--122 runners from 23 countries

International teams from Italy, Canada, Germany, Honduras, 
Republic of Korea

91% of runners registered online

58% are male and 42% are female

76% are from the greater Washington, DC region

More than 1,500 Soldiers and volunteers support the race



Course
USATF certified, flat, fast, and all HOOAH!


Spectator Locations
Memorial Bridge (East side)
Independence Ave (between 14th & 3rd Streets SW)
Finish Line at the Pentagon


Race Day Schedule
7:15 AM  Golden Knights Jump
7:50 AM  Wheelchair Race
8:00 AM  Army Ten-Miler Race Start
8:00 AM to 12:00 Pm Classic Rock 94.7 The Arrow Kids' Zone
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM Classic Rock 94.7 The Arrow Post Race Party
10:45 AM Kids' Fun Run Race Start
11:00 AM Army Ten-Miler Awards Ceremony


Race Director
Major General Galan B. Jackman, Commander, U.S. Army Military District
 of Washington.


Race Staff
Jim Vandak, Race Director; Rosetta Clay, Special Events Coordinator,
 George Banker, Operations Manager 


Race Records Overall
Men: Dan Browne, 47:44 (1997); Women: Susan Molloy, 56:20 (1995)


2003 Winners
Men: John Henwood, 48:39; Female: Alisa Harvey, 59:29


2004 Registration
Over 20,250 registered runners (America's largest ten-mile race).


Past Winners, Times & Finishers
1985 - Kevin McGarry, 50:05; Marianne Dickerson, 58:45; 1,379 finishers.
1986 - Steve O'Connell, 50:26; Marianne Dickerson, 57:33; 1,806 finishers.
1987 - Darrell General, 49:44; Pam Briscoe, 59:10; 3,073 finishers.
1988 - Darrell General, 50:11; Marianne Dickerson, 56:45; 3,336 finishers.
1989 - Michael Regan, 50:11; Laura Dewald, 58:20; 4,555 finishers.
1990 - Jim Hage, 49:31; Olga Markova, 58:15; 4,983 finishers.
1991 - Darrell General, 48:49; Shelley Burns, 1:00.21; 5,625 finishers.
1992 - David Clark, 50:49; Laura Park, 58:24; 5,741 finishers.
1993 - Jim Hage, 50:37; Callie Calhoun, 59:29; 6,401 finishers.
1994 - Peter Weilenman, 48:33; Bonnie Barnard-Lopez, 56:59, 6,403 finishers.
1995 - Ronnie Harris, 48:59; Susan Molloy, 56:20; 7,110 finishers.
1996 - Michael Bernstein, 47:59; Chris Udovich, 58:35; 7,583 finishers.
1997 - Dan Browne, 47:44; Chris Udovich, 56:58; 9,404 finishers.
1998 - Dan Browne, 48:52; Alisa Harvey, 58:56; 11,108 finishers.
1999 - Chris Graff, 48:21; Alisa Harvey, 57:47; 11,453 finishers. 
2000 - Sammy Ngatia 48:50; Naoko Ishibe, 56:40
2002 - Ryan Kirkpatrick 48:35; Casey Smith, 58:21
2003 - John Henwood, 48:39; Alisa Harvey, 59:29


Road Closures
Route 27: All lanes closed from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM

The following course roads will close on a rolling schedule
 starting at 7:30 AM:

Arlington Memorial Bridge
Constitution Ave. between 23rd and 18th Streets
Virginia Ave. (all lanes)
Rock Creek Parkway south of Virginia Avenue
Independence Ave. (westbound lanes) from Ohio Drive to 14th Street, SW
Independence Ave. (all lanes) from 14th Street, SW to 1st Street, SW
3rd Street, between Independence and Constitution Aves
Constitution Ave. between 3rd Street and 1st Street
14th Street, south to I-395 HOV lane (northbound)
I-395 HOV lane (northbound) to Eads Street ramp

Transportation and Directions to the Start Area
All events are accessible by Metro. Metro will open at 6:00 AM on Sunday morning. It is highly recommended that media, participants, and spectators use Metro (Pentagon and Pentagon City stations--Blue/Yellow lines). There is NO parking at the Pentagon.

From the Pentagon Metro Station, continue walking west toward the balloon arches on Route 27. From Pentagon City Metro Station & Army-Navy Drive, use Fern Street or the I-395 pedestrian tunnel to get to the Pentagon South Parking Lot, pass through the security checkpoint, and continue walking west toward the balloon arches on Route 27.

Please, allow extra time for race day arrival to go through Security at the Pentagon and to check your bag.

For more information, visit the Army Ten-Miler Web site.