Race Day Schedule Race Rules and Safety Race Security 2008 Course Course Support  Road Closures and Delays

Race Day Schedule  7:45am: Presentation of Colors & National Anthem 7:50am: Army Ten-Miler Missing Parts in Action & Wheelchair Start 8:00am: Army Ten-Miler Wave 1 Start 8:15am: Army Ten-Miler Wave 2 Start 8:00am - 12:00pm: Health Net Federal Services Youth Activity Zone 8:00am - 12:00pm: 94.7 The Globe Post Race Party Award Stage 10:45am: Health Net Federal Services Youth Runs 11:00am: Army Ten-Miler Awards Ceremony Race Rules and Safety Time Limit - Same as posted on the Individual Competition Page.  Seeding - Provide your expected finish time when you register. If not, then you will be assigned a 15-minute pace. Scoring - Course has been measured on the paved roads. Runners must stay on the roadway at all times. You may be disqualified if you "cut" the race course. Runners must have a race number to start and run. Attach the timing chip to your shoe and cross all rubberized timing mats or you will be disqualified. Bib Policy - Same as posted on the Individual Competition Page. USATF Rule 144.3(b) - Same as posted on the Individual Competition Page. TOP Race Security Security - There will be controlled access points and all runners/spectators must pass thru a security check point. Security policy stated on Entry Form. Start Line & Race Course 1. Sorry, no spectators allowed at the Start Line. Runners must have a race number to access the Start. No bags allowed. 2. Prohibited - cell phones, iPods, headphones, cameras and any other audio/video device. 3. Allowed - Heart rate monitors, water bottles, GPS watches, medical kits, gel packets. Water belts and fanny packs subject to search. 4. No strollers, baby-joggers, skateboards, roller blades, animals, or anything else deemed a safety threat allowed on the course. Finish Area 1. Prohibited Items - coolers, glass containers, weapons, bikes, skateboards and any other item deemed to be a security threat. 2. Allowable – Small purses/bags and backpacks, camera bags, baby bags, and strollers are allowed but subject to search. Pentagon Photo Policy - Please be advised that for security reasons, photographing of the Pentagon is prohibited. TOP

2008 Course  Download the 2008 ATM Course Map to view the course, spectator locations, race headquarters hotel location, Metro stations and much more.  TOP

Course Support Time Clocks - Every mile along course and at Finish. Water - Start, Finish and every 2 miles along the course. Latrines - Start, Finish and at the water stations along the course. First Aid - Start, Finish and along course provided by Walter Reed Medical Center. Police and Course Officials - At every intersection and along the course. Runner Photos - Taken along the course by Action Sports International. Race number must be worn in front. Photos are available at www.asiorders.com. Call 800-783-2762 for assistance. TOP

Race Day Road Closures and Delays Route 27 (all lanes) will be closed from 5:30am to 9:30am Starting at 7:30am, the following roads will close and open on a rolling schedule: Arlington Memorial Bridge Constitution Ave. between 23rd and 18th Streets Virginia Ave. (all lanes) Rock Creek Parkway (south of Virginia Ave.) Independence Ave. (westbound lanes) from Ohio Drive to 14th Street Independence Ave. (all lanes) from 14th Street to 1st Street 3rd Street, between Independence and Constitution Aves. Constitution Ave. between 3rd Street and 1st Street 14th Street south to I-395 HOV Lane (northbound) I-395 HOV Lane (northbound) to Eads Street ramp TOP