Race Rules

ATM Race Day Policy

The race will take place rain or shine. No race day packet pick-up. Entry fees are nonrefundable. 

Time Limit

You must be at the 5 mile by 9:45am. If you arrive at the 5 mile mark after 9:45am, you will directed towards the Finish Line. If you are redirected you will not receive an official 10-mile time or result.

Seeding

When you register, you will be asked for your best 10K or longer distance race time in the past year. If you have not run a 10K or longer distance in the last year, you will be asked for your estimated finish time.

Race Bib Policy

Race bib swapping is NOT allowed. Any unregistered runner that competes with a registered runner's race bib will be disqualified. If the unregistered race bib number is associated with a team, the whole team will be disqualified from the competition. ATM officials are taking a firm position on handing off race bib numbers due to the liability issues and the adverse impace on scoring, results and awards.

The following items are NOT allowed on the race course

Video and audio devices (CD or DVD players, mobile phones, MP3 players/iPods, 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.

The following items are ALLOWED on the course

Flags, heart rate monitors, water bottles, GPS watches, pace monitors (not used in conjunction with a listening device), medical kits and gel packs. Water belts and fanny packs are subject to search.

Race security

ATM Security Policy

I understand that the Army reserves the right to implement security policies that it deems necessary to ensure the safety and security of all runners and spectators at the race. In the event of any security policy change, there will be no refunds.

Access to the Start Line

Only registered runners with an official ATM race bib are allowed access to the Start Line. No exceptions.

Pentagon Policies

Animals - Animals, except for guide dogs for persons with disabilities, are not allowed on the Pentagon Reservation.

Photographs - Please be advised that for security reasons, photographing of the Pentagon is prohibited.

Course Support

Large Mile Markers and Digital Clocks - Located at every mile along the course
Water Stations - Can be found at the Start, Finish and every two miles along the course.
Gatorade - Can be found every two miles along the course at the Water Stations.
Portable Restrooms - Can be found at the Start, Finish and every two miles along the course by the Water Stations.
First Aid - Start, Finish (Pemberton Medical Tent Zone) and along the course provided by JTF CapMed.

Course Entertainment

To get you pumped and to keep you running "Army Strong", there are bands every two miles along the course. You will run to the sounds of The U.S. Army Band (TUSAB) at miles 2 and 4. When you hit mile 6 you will hear the ever popular local high school Paul VI band. At mile 8 we have a special guest, local, country recording artist the Stephanie Williams Band.