Photo by Drew: Runners pass the John F. Kennedy Center during the 2005 race before it became a fun run.

The Army's annual 10-mile race in Washington, DC has long held significance to both civilian runners and military runners alike. This year the Army Ten-Miler and Co-Lead sponsor, KBR, have teamed up to coordinate seven "shadow runs" in Iraq and Kuwait.

The "shadow runs" will be conducted in conjunction with the official, Army Ten-Miler race on October 8 in Washington, DC at the Pentagon. "These shadow runs demonstrate the Army's esprit de corps and enable soldiers to experience a little slice of home," commented Jim Vandak, Race Director of the Army Ten- Miler.

The press will have the opportunity to address shadow organizers and participants from Camp Victory in a live video conference at the Army Ten-Miler Press Event on Friday, October 6 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, VA. TANDBERG, a Major Sponsor, along with Freedom Calls will facilitate the video conference.

About KBR
KBR's Government and Infrastructure (G&I) division delivers on- demand support services across the full military mission cycle, from contingency logistics and field support to operations and maintenance on military bases. In the civil infrastructure market, the company operates in diverse sectors, including transportation, waste and water treatment, and facilities maintenance. KBR G&I provides program and project management, contingency logistics, operations and maintenance, construction management, engineering, and other services to military and civilian branches of governments and private clients worldwide.

About the Army Ten-Miler
The 22nd Army Ten-Miler takes place on Sunday, October 8. Association of the US Army (AUSA) and KBR are the co-lead sponsors for this year's event. This Army tradition annually attracts runners of a variety of experience levels from all over 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. Race weekend activities include a two-day Race Expo presented by Spring! by Dannon, clinics and a press conference. Race day features the Health Net Federal Services Youth Runs, the 94.7 Post Race Party featuring bands, entertainment and a live broadcast, the HOOAH Tent Zone, and the Health Net Federal Services Youth Activity Zone complete with Army racing displays, inflatables, the GEICO Gecko, and much more. For more information on DC's premier running event, see the event Web site www.armytenmiler.com.

See a photo gallery of the 2005 event.