Race Rules, Safety & Security
	Time Limit - You must maintain a 15-minute pace and be at the 5 mile mark by 9:35am. If you arrive at the 5 mile mark after 9:35am, you will be directed to turn at 14th Street and proceed directly to the 8 mile mark and then on to the Finish Line. If you are redirected to the Finish Line at the 5 mile mark you will not receive an official 10-mile race time or result. Seeding - The online registration system asks for your best 10K or longer distance race time in the past year. If you have not run a race in the past year then you will be asked for your estimated Army Ten-Miler finish time. Scoring - You must be wearing your race bib to get to the start line and run on the course. Attach your timing tag to your shoe and cross all rubberized timing mats or you will be disqualified. Any runner who does not complete the entire course will be disqualified. ATM Policy - The race will take place rain or shine. No race day pick-up. Entry fees are non-refundable. Wheelchair Policy - Handcycles are allowed however they are not scored. Push rim wheelchairs are scored only. Bib Policy - Swapping is Not Allowed - Any unregistered runner that competes with a registered runner’s race bib will be subject to disqualification. If the race number is associated with a team then that team will be disqualified from competition. ATM officials take a firm position on handing-off race bibs because of liability issues and the adverse impacts on scoring, results, and awards. Audio and Video device ban - You are not allowed to carry audio and video devices on the ATM course. Safety is the number one priority for the race. This ban will be strictly enforced. Security There will be controlled access points and all runners and spectators must pass thru a security check point. The security policy is stated on Entry Form. Start Line & Race Course No spectators are allowed at the Start Line - You must be wearing your race bib to access the start line.  Items prohibited from the course - Video and audio devices (CD or DVD players, mobile phones, MP3 players, cameras, etc), weapons, combustible material (lighters and matches), clothing with vulgar writing, aerosol sprays (pepper or mace), strollers, baby-joggers, roller blades, skateboards, bicycles, animals, bags and backpacks. Items allowed on the course - Flags, heart rate monitors, water bottles, GPS watches, pace monitors (not used in conjuction with a listening device), medical kits and gel packs. Water belts, hydration packs and fanny packs will be subject to search. Finish Area Items prohibited from the finish area - Coolers, glass containers, weapons, bikes, skateboards, and any other items deemed to be a security threat.  Items allowed in the finish area – 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. Pentagon Animal Policy - Animals, except for guide dogs for persons with disabilities, are not allowed on the Pentagon Reservation.

	Eligibility and Awards
	Eligibility - Age (as of race day) determines the division that a runner competes in. You must be 15 yrs old on race day to run the Army Ten-Miler. Runners under the age of 18 can compete with parent or guardian's permission. Awards – No duplication of awards. Gun time determines Overall & Wheelchair Awards. Chip time determines all other awards. Awards (number in parentheses) will be given to top Males and Females in following divisions: Overall (3) Masters (1) Chair (1) 15 - 19 (3) 20 - 24 (3) 25 - 29 (3) 30 - 34 (3) 35 - 39 (3) 40 - 44 (3) 45 - 49 (3) 50 - 54 (3) 55 - 59 (3) 60 - 64 (3) 65 - 69 (3) 70 - 74 (3) 75 and over (3) Wounded Warrior (3)   Wounded Warriors: Open to all visually impaired/blind or amputee athletes with an active military status. Wheelchair, visually impaired/blind and amputee athletes start the race at 7:50am. Top Awards - Overall, Masters, Wheelchair and Wounded Warrior awards will be presented on the main stage at 11:30am. Winners should be at the award stage by 11:00am. All Other Individual Awards - Must be picked up at the Awards Tent next to the main stage beginning at 10:00am on race day. No awards will be mailed.

	Finisher Coins and Runner Photos
	Finisher Coins - Once you cross the Finish line, you will receive a Finisher Coin. Coin must be picked up before you leave the Runner Finish Corral on Race Day. Runner Photos - Taken along the course by Action Sports International. You must wear your race bib on the front of your shirt. Photos will be available at asiorders.com.