Posted: February 22, 2006

Athletics: Army Ten-Miler Announces New Online Service Provider

WASHINGTON, DC – The Army Ten-Miler has selected New York based MarathonGuide.com to provide website and online registration services for its 22nd annual 10-mile race in Washington, DC. The transition for America's largest 10-mile road race is expected to be seamless and offer streamlined programming and registration services to race participants. A new website, targeted to roll out on April 3, 2006, will introduce an updated look, easier navigation, and new features of interest to runners. “We anticipate runners will be pleased with the new features and improvements that we are making to our website, registration, and team management,” remarked Jim Vandak, Race Director.

Teams can look forward to an updated Team Tools function to make it easier for captains to register teams, manage team rosters, and make team changes. Another improvement will feature a new online volunteer registration tool. Volunteers can now register for a specific volunteer activity and shift. Volunteer team leaders will also have the ability to manage their volunteer group online.

John Elliot, founder of MarathonGuide.com commented, "The Army Ten-Miler is one of the leading running events in the USA and MarathonGuide.com is one of the leading website and registration providers. We look forward to working together to bring the Army Ten-Miler’s online presence, registration and customer service to a new level." MarathonGuide.com/Web Marketing Associates operates one of the largest running portals on the internet and provides website development services, online registration, eCommerce and related business services to running events and non-running events across the USA.

The 22nd Army Ten-Miler takes place on Sunday, October 8. This annual Army tradition is expected to attract Army Leadership and over 24,000 runners and 700 teams from around the world. Starting and ending at the Pentagon the scenic course passes such national landmarks as the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument and the Capitol. Race weekend activities include a two-day race Expo, clinics and a press conference. Race day features Youth Runs, a Post Race Party featuring bands, entertainment and a live broadcast, the HOOAH Tent Zone, and a Youth Activity Zone complete with displays, inflatables, the GEICO Gecko, McGruff the Crime Dog, and much more. For more information on DC’s premier running event, visit www.armytenmiler.com.

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