Thursday, March 12, 2009

Important information about the Army Ten-Miler, 4 Oct 09, Pentagon, Washington DC

Registration. Registration for the Army Ten-Miler starts on 1 Apr 09 and, following the same pattern of the past few years, is expected to sell out within 30 days. Runner field is limited to 30,000.

Running teams. Those who plan to register teams (even if individual runner names are unknown), should register teams anyway. Team captains can always go back and fill in specific names at a later allowed time. Military teams can pre-pay for 4 to 8 team entries and take up to 14 Aug 09 to determine and register their runners.

Pasta dinner. Get your tickets early for the pasta dinner! For those teams or individual runners interested, the 2008 dinner sold out in just under 20 days.

Fees. ATM fees are the following: $47 (per individual entry), $35 for team entries. Entry transfer is $20, registration opens 15 May and closes 14 Aug.

Locations. The Runners Expo will be held at the DC Armory while hotel rooms and the Pasta Dinner remain at the Crystal City Gateway Marriott in Arlington, VA.

Media coverage. The Army Ten-Miler Office is looking for compelling stories of Army Reserve Soldiers and Families who are engaging this event in distinct and unique ways. Submissions for coverage may be directed to Ms. Nancy Brandon, nancy.brandon@jfhqncr.northcom.mil, (202) 685-4820.

POCs. The following individuals can be contacted for further information: Mr. Joe Castro, joseph.castro@jfhqncr.northcom.mil, (202) 685-3361 or LTC Kris Carle, kristen.carle@us.army.mil, (703) 601-0864.

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