Army Ten-Miler and General Dynamics officials announced that runners attending the Army Ten-Miler’s General Dynamics Pre-Race Pasta Dinner are in for a special event and experience.

Highlighting the dinner, attendees will meet the senior enlisted leadership of the Army.

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel Dailey; Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher S. Kepner, command sergeant major of the Army National Guard; and Command Sgt. Maj. Ted L. Copeland, command sergeant major of the U.S. Army Reserve, will speak at the race’s dinner.

The General Dynamics Pasta Dinner also features an all-you-can-eat pasta buffet and an energizing musical performance by The United States Army Band, “Pershing’s Own,” Downrange.

The General Dynamics all-you-can-eat pasta dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 6, at the Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel, 1700 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, Va. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. For ticket information and sales visit: www.armytenmiler.com

The 34th Annual Army Ten-Miler – with 35,000 registered runners – will be held on Sunday, Oct. 7, the day before the Association of the U.S. Army’s three-day Annual Meeting and Exposition at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

The race’s Online Transfer Program that opens on June 27 will be in effect until August 17. The online transfer process is secure and easy to use.

Sellers are responsible for finding buyers and coordinating payment terms. The actual transfer of registration is conducted online and an administrative fee is applied.

All parties receive an e-mail confirming the transaction has been processed. Historically, nearly 1,200 runners enter the Army’s race through the Online Transfer Program.

“Buyer and Seller Discussion Boards” are posted on the Online Transfer Program page of the Army Ten-Miler website, www.armytenmiler.com, for registered runners and non-registered runners to connect.

They can also connect on the Army Ten-Miler Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ArmyTenMiler/) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/armytenmileratm) pages.

HOOAH Tents

The Army Ten-Miler HOOAH Tent area, open on race day, features U.S. military commands and units from around the world promoting their “Army Spirit” and their mission.

Runners and spectators have the unique opportunity to interact with soldiers, experience the esprit de corps, and enjoy the festive displays, music, and other activities that HOOAH Tents have to offer.

HOOAH Tent reservations opened May 1. For information and reservations call or email Leslie Greathouse at (202) 685-2938 (DSN: 325) or leslie.d.greathouse.naf@mail.mil

Sponsors for the 2018 race

Co-Lead Sponsors

• Association of the United States Army
• KBRwyle, an AUSA sustaining member.

Major Sponsors

• AAFMAA
• Comcast NBCUniversal
• Leonardo DRS
• General Dynamics Corporation
• Purdue University Global
• Navy Federal Credit Union
• PriceWaterhouseCoopers
• UnitedHealthcare

Supporting Sponsors

• G&G Outfitters Inc.
• Marathon-Photos.Com
• MarathonGuide.Com

For information about the Army Ten-Miler Commercial Sponsorship & Advertising program, contact Gia Maria Bower, program manager mailto:atmsponsorshipmanager@gmail.com

The Army Ten-Miler is produced by the U.S. Army Military District of Washington. It is the only race to start and end at the Pentagon. All race proceeds benefit the U.S. Army, Soldier and Soldier Family, Morale Welfare and Recreation programs.