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Army Ten-Miler

Q: What is the course like at Army Ten-Miler?

The course takes in Washington, DC and surrounding areas. Specific route detail is still being built out for this event.

Q: Is Army Ten-Miler walker-friendly?

Check the event website for the most current policy on walking or walk-run participation.

Q: Where do I pick up my packet?

Packet pickup details are typically posted on the race website closer to event day.

Q: Is there parking at Army Ten-Miler?

Parking information is usually available on the race website or through local race director communications.

10 Mile2026-10-11

Put on your sneakers and get ready for an exciting challenge with the Army Ten-Miler in Washington, D.

RegisterOpen signuparmytenmiler.com LocationWashington, DCRace start area

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Runner Perspective

What runners say

Recent runner quotes and ratings from this race.

Runner score4.0 / 5

Reviews3 reviews

"I was nervous about my first 10-miler but the Army Ten-Miler was the perfect choice. The whole experience is emotional — hearing the National Anthem sung at the Pentagon..."

My first 10-miler was emotional and amazing — the military energy carried me10 Mile · beginner · Apr 2026

"I ran my first Army Ten-Miler and was blown away by the atmosphere. The military presence throughout — from the National Anthem at the Pentagon start to service members..."

A powerful, well-run race that honors service members — unforgettable10 Mile · intermediate · Apr 2026

Current review averageLive runner ratings

4.0 / 5 · OverallAverage rating from saved runner reviews for the full race experience.

Course format

Park course with a notable mid-race climb

Point-to-point.

Elevation profile

23 ft net up

757 ft up and 736 ft down across the 10 Mile. Net uphill overall. The biggest climb hits mid-race.

Pressure point

Mid-race climb

The key move builds from about mile 3.1 to 3.5, gaining roughly 78 ft.

Weather bias

Wet-course risk

Rain shows up often enough to plan for slick footing and a damp start.

Free training plan

Build a free 10 Mile plan for this race.

Keep race research first. When you want it, open a quick planner that uses the selected distance, the selected race date, and the course itself.

Course Profile

Army Ten-Miler 10 Mile course profile

Full course view

This course section is built from a mapped route and elevation profile so you can understand how the race is likely to run.

Synced course focus

10 Mile checkpoint 2

Mile 1.6 · 68 ft · Built from the stored course profile in Supabase.

Course trace

The route line and elevation chart reflect the selected distance.

Pressure model

Pressure points highlight where pacing or effort may change during the race.

What comes next

Use the course, weather, logistics, and reviews together to build your race-day plan.

Difficulty Meter

10 Mile race demand

Course-based read

80/100

Course detail: Detailed
Weather detail: Historical + forecast
Race-day detail: Moderate
Weather view: Forecast preview

Weather read

Light tailwind assist

Route-aligned wind gives you a quick feel for how the day may race before you dig into the full weather section.

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Weather Analysis

Army Ten-Miler 10 Mile weather outlook

Forecast + history

Weather blends the live forecast with the race's historical weather patterns to help you plan.

Route-aligned wind

+1.1 mph

Interpretation

Light tailwind assist

NOAA race-window forecast is not available yet, so this shows the current route anchor sample and the fallback pre-race state.

Course bearing 352.7 degAverage wind 3.0 mphDominant direction W

Estimated weather effect

+3.05%

Heuristic read

Major weather drag

Help score

-55

Historical profile

Historically weather-dragged

Based on 6 years of race-weekend weather in the archive.

Avg start temp 57.2FAvg wind 9.5 mphAligned wind +0.73 mph

Tailwind years

33%

Headwind years

67%

Helpful weather

0%

Forecasts use current race-area weather, and history looks at past race-weekend conditions to show what runners have typically faced.

Weather history

2024 race-weekend conditions

Race date

Oct 13, 2024

Avg temperature

71.6F

Avg wind

13.0 mph

Aligned wind

+12.38 mph

Fast tailwind year

+0.87% estimated finish-time effect · 12 hourly observations

Start

85F

Partly Cloudy

3.0 mph · SW

Mid-course

85F

Partly Cloudy

3.0 mph · W

Finish

85F

Partly Cloudy

3.0 mph · SW

Course Breakdown

Where the race starts costing more

Pacing watchpoints

Active segment

Middle rhythm

This is a deterministic pacing band built from the available course trace and race distance.

Avg grade +3.2 ft/miFocused mile 1.6Pacing watchpoint

Race-Day Logistics

Army Ten-Miler 10 Mile race-day logistics

Planning basics

Race weekend

8 recorded years

The basic race structure is in place for planning.

Distance options

3 distances

This page can show the event correctly even when some race-day detail is still light.

Race-day planning

More details coming

Packet pickup, parking, support flow, and reunion details may still be limited.

Course Map

Route shape, city context, and key course moments in one view.

Map + course context

Map overview

This map follows the available route for the selected distance and stays in sync with the elevation chart.

Highlighted point

10 Mile checkpoint 2

Built from the stored course profile in Supabase.

Mile 1.668 ftOpening settle

What to watch

Use this map to spot turns, neighborhoods, and where the race starts to feel different.

Course coverage

Route shape and elevation are available, while aid stations and spectator overlays may still be added over time.

Why it matters

Washington, DC should still be easy to plan around, even when some course details are lighter than others.

Planning

Use the 10 Mile at Army Ten-Miler as a planning target rather than a qualification race.

Open entry

Entry posture

Open entry

There is no qualification signal in the current event record.

Race framing

10 Mile planning

The page emphasizes course, logistics, and weather rather than qualification standards.

Army Ten-Miler official site Registration

Race History

Race history overview

Some history available

Past editions tracked

8

Recorded race years

Available

10 Mile

Current

Benchmarks

Growing archive

More historical context will be added here as the archive grows

In progress

Review Radar

Runner signal for Army Ten-Miler 10 Mile

Runner reviews live

Course

80/100

Logistics

50/100

Crowd support

100/100

Aid stations

87/100

Finish area

67/100

Recommend

93/100

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Common questions

FAQ

Question 1What is the course like at Army Ten-Miler?

Question 2Is Army Ten-Miler walker-friendly?

Question 3Where do I pick up my packet?

Question 4Is there parking at Army Ten-Miler?

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