The 21st Annual Army Ten-Miler, America's largest 10-mile race, attracts over 20,000 runners from all over the world to participate in weekend activities. However, race weekend is not just for the runners -there is something for everyone. To learn more about race weekend, see the www.armytenmiler.com Web site.

Starting on September 30, a two day race Expo will be held in the Grand Ballroom of the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia. The FREE Expo is open to the public and features over 50 exhibitors with the latest in fitness apparel, running shoes, health and specialty items and much more. On Saturday, October 1, in addition to the EXPO, the hotel will feature clinics from Olympic and champion runners as well as the GEICO Pasta Dinner.

Army Ten Miler Expo
Location Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel at the intersection of Eads and 15th Streets in Arlington, VA. The EXPO is located in the Arlington Ballroom.
Dates and Times Friday, September 30, from 10AM to 7PM and Saturday, October 1, from 8AM to 5PM. The Expo runs in conjunction with Packet Pick-Up.

Packet Pickup
Location Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel -- Go to the Grand Ballroom for packets & timing chips. T-shirts will be distributed in the Arlington Ballroom.

All runners must obtain their packet and t-shirt at the hotel on Friday, September 30, from 10AM to 7PM or Saturday, October 1, from 8AM to 5PM. No race day pick-up and no packets are mailed out. Plan accordingly or have a friend pick-up your packet/chip/t-shirt with a copy of your photo ID. No exceptions!

T-shirts - There are an increased quantity of medium size t-shirts this year. However, t-shirt sizes are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Obtain t-shirts at the Expo in the Arlington Ballroom.

Timing Chips - All rental chips are distributed at the hotel. Chip owners bring your personal chip to be scanned. $20 charge for not returning your rental chip.

No Team Pick-Up - Each runner must obtain his/her packet. Pick-up a friend's or teammate's packet/chip/t-shirt with a copy of their photo ID. No exceptions!

Commute/Parking - Take the Metro blue/yellow line to the Crystal City stop. Limited parking in the hotel and surrounding area. Participants are strongly urged to use Metro.

Corrections/Problems - Go to the Solutions Table for corrections to your name, age, or gender. Proof of entry is required if your name is not in the database.

Packet Pick-Up Policy - No team or individual changes. No transfers. No race day pick-up. ATM entry fees are non-refundable.

The Army Ten Miler starts at 8:00AM on October 2 at the Pentagon. Other race day activities include Youth Runs, 94.7 Post Race Party featuring bands, entertainment and a live broadcast, the HOOAH Tent Zone, and a Youth Activity Zone complete with displays, inflatables, the GEICO Gecko, McGruff the Crime Dog, and much more.

Race Security
Heightened Security - Expect increased security again for the Army's race in 2005. There will be controlled access points and all runners/spectators must pass thru a security check point.

Prohibited Items - Bags, backpacks, coolers, glass containers, weapons, bikes, skateboards and any other item deemed to be a security threat.

Allowable Items - Small purses/bags, camera bags, baby bags, and strollers are allowed but subject to search.




The co-lead sponsors for the 2005 Army-Ten Miler are the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) and BearingPoint.

AUSA -- "Voice for the Army -- Support for the Soldier" -- is the Army's professional association that works for America's Army -- active, Army National Guard, Army Reserve, retirees, veterans, civilian employees and all their families.

"As the founding sponsor of the Army Ten-Miler -- 21 years ago -- the Association of the United States Army continues to be an enthusiastic supporter of the Army's premier athletic event. As our soldiers serve around the world -- fighting the global war on terrorism, in harm's way in Iraq and Afghanistan and providing assistance to the victims of hurricane Katrina -- we salute our men and women -- military and civilians -- and their families for their sacrifices and their dedicated service to the nation," Pete Murphy, AUSA liaison to the Ten-Miler, said.

BearingPoint (NYSE: BE) is one of the world's largest management consulting, systems integration and managed services firms, has joined on as co-lead sponsor for the race for the fifth year running. The McLean, Va.-based firm has worked with the Army for more than a decade providing strategy and program management, enterprise solutions, supply chain management, and customer relationship management solutions in support of Army transformation initiatives.

"We are proud of our long-term relationship with the AUSA and with the Army Ten-Miler," said Miles McNamee, vice president of BearingPoint's Army sector. "The BearingPoint team enthusiastically supports this premier event year after year in celebration and recognition of the Army's athleticism."

This year promises another exceptional ten-mile race steeped in the Army's Tradition of Excellence. Produced by the U.S. Army Military District of Washington, the race starts and finishes at the Pentagon passing such national treasures as the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and the Capitol as it makes its way through our Nation's Capital.

Photo above: Dan Browne won the race after he had represented the USA at the Athens Olympics. Read about the 2004 Army Ten Miler.