Thousands of runners are expected to lace up and head for the Pentagon on October 11 as the 42nd Annual Army Ten-Miler returns to Washington, D.C. The 10-mile course winds through the nation's capital past monuments and notable landmarks before finishing back where it began, and registration for the general public remains open to anyone age 13 and older.
According to armytenmiler.com, the race starts and finishes at the Pentagon, drawing runners who travel from around the world to take part. The event's organizers describe the course as one that trails around the city's most recognizable landmarks, giving participants a scenic, sweeping tour of the district over the span of 10 miles. Runners can sign up to compete individually or as part of a team, with all teams participating in person.
Race organizers are encouraging a manageable pace for those new to the distance. Per the same site, participants ages 13 and up are encouraged to maintain a 15-minute-per-mile pace on race day.
Registration Stays Open, Proceeds Support Army Families
Sign-ups for the Army Ten-Miler remain available right up through race day, according to the seed report from Good Morning Washington, with options to register both online and on-site. That flexibility gives last-minute entrants a chance to join what the event bills as a gathering of service members, veterans, families, and civilians from across the globe.
The financial stakes of the event extend beyond the finish line. Race proceeds benefit U.S. Army Soldiers and Family Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs, the event's own materials note, tying the race directly to support services for military families.
A Fixture Tied to the Pentagon and Race Weekend Traditions
This year's edition starts and finishes at the Pentagon as part of a broader race weekend built around the event. For many military families, that weekend has become something of an annual homecoming, a rhythm that returns each October alongside the race itself.
Notably, the event's own site states there are no deferrals or cancellations for the race, while offering an optional Active Refund add-on that can provide a refund if requested at least 48 hours before the activity date. With the course open to all running levels and organizers framing it as flat and beginner-friendly, the Army Ten-Miler continues to position itself as an entry point for new runners as much as a proving ground for veterans of the distance.
