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Run the Army Ten-Miler
A friend has invited you to do this with them.
This ten-mile road race has been held each October since 1985 and is based at the Pentagon, just outside Washington. It is a United States Army event whose stated aims include building esprit de corps and community relations, and the official site says general registration is open to everyone.
DemandingUnder £100 / $130MonthsOutdoorsAlone or with othersDistrict of Columbia, Virginia
How to start
- Read the official Army Ten-Miler site and choose individual, team or virtual registration.
- Register through the link on the official site once general registration opens.
- Build up to ten miles over a couple of months, adding distance to one long run each week.
Where to go
We opened this link on 8 October 2026 and found it to be what we say. Dates, places and prices are on the official page, where they stay up to date.
Plan this
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