FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Roxana Hoveyda
Marketing Manager
Tel: 202-685-4820
ARMY TEN-MILER SETS OPENING DAY REGISTRATION RECORD!
WASHINGTON, DC - A record 5,808 people registered for the 2007 Army
Ten-Miler (ATM) on Opening Day setting an all-time ATM registration record
and shattering last year's opening day 2,700 registrations by over 3,000
entries. Race officials reported that online registration is averaging
over 100 people an hour and that the 2007 registration pace is eight days
ahead of 2006 registration which sold out in a record 81 days.
The 23rd running of the Army's annual running classic will take place on
Sunday, October 7 at the Pentagon in Washington, DC. The race was recently
named one of the "Six Big Ten Milers to Run" by Runner's World magazine.
Although race officials increased the 2007 Army Ten-Miler running field to
26,000 the Army's annual 10-mile race is still expected to sell out by
early June. Those interested in running are encouraged to register early to
ensure entry.
"We are thrilled that runners continue to join us year after year for this
great Army tradition," commented Race Director, Jim Vandak. "The Army
Ten-Miler has a tradition of excellence and we take pride in providing the
best race and the best experience we can for our runners," added Vandak.
The online registration page hosted by MarathonGuide.com is both secure and
user friendly. The step-by-step application form allows individuals to
easily navigate and complete their race registration. For more detailed
information, participants can visit the Team or Individual Registration
pages on the Army Ten-Miler website. Team captains will use the Team Tools
function to register teams, manage team rosters, and purchase pre-paid team
entries.
About the Army Ten-Miler
The 23rd edition of America's largest 10-mile running event takes place on
Sunday, October 7 in Washington, DC. The Association of the US Army (AUSA)
and KBR are the co-lead sponsors for this year's event. This Army tradition
attracts over 26,000 runners, of varying experience, from around 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. Known for its organizational excellence and American heroes - the
Army Ten-Miler is something to be experienced.
Race weekend activities including the Race Expo presented by New Balance,
fitness clinics, and the Press Conference presented by TANDBERG, are free
and open to the public. Race day features the Health Net Federal Services
Youth Runs, the 94.7 the Globe Post Race Party with bands, entertainment
and a live broadcast and HOOAH Tents representing Army installations from
around the world. Families will enjoy the Health Net Federal Services
Youth Activity Zone, interactive inflatables, Army racing displays, the
GEICO Gecko and much more. Proceeds from the Army Ten-Miler go to support
soldier and soldier family Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) programs.
For more information on DC's premier running event,
visit www.armytenmiler.com.
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