38th Annual Army Ten-Miler Race Program

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DEAR RUNNERS,

We’re grateful that you have chosen to run with us in the 38th Annual Army Ten-Miler Race and excited to return to the in-person racing.

We have heard your sentiments regarding a virtual running option and are delighted to keep the momentum going with a limited Virtual Race event.

Thank you, Soldiers, runners, families, and ATM sponsors for making the Army’s Race possible!

We hope that every registered runner will experience esprit de corps and find that this year’s event will be their best 10 miles to date. Please know that your involvement in the Army Ten-Miler expands beyond the race course. For that, we thank you for supporting U.S. Army Soldiers and their families!

In this race program, please find the ATM weekend event details and additional Army Ten-Miler runner content. From all of us at Army Ten-Miler, please accept our best wishes for a successful race! Run Army Run Strong!

HOOAH!

The Army Ten-Miler Team!

RACE WEEKEND SCHEDULE

RACE DAY SCHEDULE

ARMY TEN-MILER EXPO / PACKET PICK-UP

When: Friday, October 7 and Saturday, October 8

8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Early ATM Expo access open to U.S. Military and civilians with a Common Access Card (CAC) or a Uniform Services ID Card (USID), and ATM Priority Runners.

10:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

General Public

Where: DC Armory

2001 E. Capitol St., SE

Washington, D.C.

Admission to the ATM Expo is free and open to the general public.

EXPO OVERVIEW

• ATM Packet Pick-Up – must have valid ID and in-person bib number

• General Dynamics Pasta Dinner – pick up tickets

• ATM Gear store and over 80 exhibitors showcasing their products and services

• Dont miss static and interactive military displays

GENERAL DYNAMICS PASTA DINNER

When: Saturday, October 8

6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

(Doors open at 6 p.m.).

Where: Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington Ballroom

1700 Jefferson Davis Highway

Arlington, Va. 22202

(First come, first serve).

Overview

The General Dynamics Pasta Dinner is all about eating good food and having fun while preparing for race day. The dinner is traditionally attended by the Sergeant Major of the Army, Sergeants Major of the Reserve and Guard, and runners from around the world, as well as Wounded Warriors.

Menu

The dinner includes pasta with three types of sauces, garlic bread, salad and more. Gluten-free pasta is available upon request. Live entertainment from The U.S. Army Band, Downrange, will have you up on your feet. The dinner is open to all, so bring your friends, family and cheering section. Remember to pick up your tickets at the Expo.

Parking and Transportation

The entrance to the hotel is located at Eads & 15th Streets. There is parking at the hotel (see the concierge for pricing).

The hotel is Metro accessible. Take the Blue or Yellow Metro lines and exit at the Crystal City Station.

4 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Free Event Shuttle Presented by KBR (Runs between Pentagon North & South Lots; must enter South Lot by Fern Street)

6 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Clement Nedd Garment Check (Runners Only) (Pentagon Metro Station - Lower Bus Terminal)

6:20 a.m. – 7:35 a.m.

Wheelchair Athletes and Wounded Warriors and Waves 1-4 Runner Wave Access (Runners Only)

7:15 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.

Golden Knights Jump

7:40 a.m.

9:00 a.m.

Waves 5-10 Runner Wave Access (Runners Only)

7:35 a.m.

Invocation

7:40 a.m.

National Anthem and UH-60 Flyover

7:50 a.m.

Wheelchair Athletes and Wounded Warriors Start

a.m.

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Start

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ATM EXPO

Presented by Navy Federal Credit Union, Official Banking Sponsor

Even if you aren’t running the race, come down to the ATM Expo at the DC Armory on October 7 and 8. The two-day ATM Expo has great deals on clothing, shoes, accessories and other health and fitness items:

When: Friday, October 7 and Saturday, October 8

8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Early ATM Expo access open to U.S. Military and civilians with a Common Access Card (CAC) or a Uniform Services ID Card (USID), and ATM Priority Runners.

10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.

General Public

Where: DC Armory

2001 E. Capitol St., SE

Washington, D.C.

Metro Blue, Orange and Silver lines – Stadium/Armory Station

Parking Free – Lot 3

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OFFICIAL ATM GEAR STORE

Be sure to stop and check out the ATM Gear Store for great offers on all ATM performance apparel and accessories for you, your family and friends.

INTERACTIVE MILITARY DISPLAYS

Don’t miss the exhibit of static and interactive military displays that will feature helicopters, an 18-foot simulator trailer, Special Operations equipment and more.

PACKET PICK-UP

THERE IS NO RACE DAY BIB PICK-UP

PICK UP YOUR PACKET at the two-day Army Ten-Miler Expo presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. The ATM Expo takes place at the DC Armory located at 2001 E. Capitol Street, SE, Washington, D.C. Take the Metro Blue, Orange or Silver line to the Stadium-Armory Metro Station and enjoy free parking in lot 3.

Packet Pick-Up Policy: No team changes, transfer of race bibs, late registration, refunds or race day pick-up is available. Packets/t-shirts will not be mailed.

Wounded Warriors and Wheelchair Athletes packet pick-up is available at the Solutions Table at the ATM Expo.

SPECIAL CAC AND MILITARY ID ENTRANCE

After 10 a.m., individuals with a CAC or Military ID can go to the far-left Armory entrance for expedited service. One-hundred percent ID check. Must have photo ID and bib number to obtain packet.

PACKET PICK-UP PROCESS

One individual may pick up a maximum of eight packets. If you are picking up a packet for another runner, you must submit a photocopy or mobile phone image of the runner’s photo ID. All packets must be picked up at the ATM Expo. Visit the Solutions Table if you have any packet pick-up questions.

STEP 1: Arrive at the DC Armory, 2001 E. Capitol Street, SE Washington, D.C. 20003 // 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. (8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., CAC ID holders and ATM Priority Runners have early ATM Expo access). DC Armory is Metro Accessible.

STEP 2: Get your bib and race packet. Arrive with photo ID and bib number. After going through security, proceed to packet pickup tables. Present your photo ID and assigned bib number to receive your packet and bib. Remember, if any information has changed or is incorrect, please go to the Solutions Table for assistance. If you do not know your assigned bib number, go to the bib number look-up computer tables. Wounded Warriors and Wheelchair Athletes please go to the Solutions Table to get your packet.

STEP 3: Get your 2022 official ATM race shirt from the t-shirt tables. Remember, t-shirts are not included in your runner packets, so you must pick them up at the t-shirt tables.

STEP 4: Enjoy the Expo! Walk around and experience the exhibitors, ATM sponsors and ATM Philanthropic Sponsors.

Pick up General Dynamics Pasta Dinner tickets and/or Youth Run bibs and t-shirts at their respective tables if you purchased them. ATM merchandise is available at the ATM Gear Store

SELFIE STATION: After picking up runner packets and t-shirts, runners are encouraged to take selfies at the ATM selfie station backdrop and share them with the ATM social media community. Remember to use #RunArmyRunStrong on all social media channels.

PACKET PICK-UP POLICYKET PICK-UP POLICY

• No team changes

• No transfer of race bibs

• Packets/t-shirts will not be mailed

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race day pick-up

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late registration

refunds

individual may pick-up a maximum of eight (8) packets

• If you are picking up a packet for another runner, you must have a photocopy or cell phone image of the runners photo ID.

• CAC ID holders and ATM Priority Runners have early ATM Expo access (8:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

both days of ATM

RACE DAY ROAD RESTRICTIONS

Rte. 110 (all lanes) closed from 5:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Beginning at 7:30 a.m., the following roads will close and open on a rolling basis:

• Army Navy Drive

• Key Bridge (Rosslyn)

• Whitehurst Freeway, NW

• Rock Creek Parkway, NW

• Independence Avenue, SW

• 7th & 9th Streets, SW between Independence Avenue and

C Street

• 4th Street along Jefferson Drive, SW

• 14th Street, South 1-395 HOV (northbound)

• 1-395 HOV (northbound) to Eads Street ramp

• Long Bridge Drive

RIDESHARES/TAXIS

If you travel by Lyft, Uber or taxi, have your driver drop you off at the intersection of 12th and South Hayes Streets in Arlington, VA. (Directly in front of Fashion Centre at Pentagon City.)

METRORAIL

Use the Trip Planner function at www.wmata.com to plan your trip to Pentagon City Metro Station. Or, follow WMATA on Twitter @Metrorailinfo or @Metrobusinfo or @wmata. On Sunday, October 9, 2022, Metro will open at 8:00 a.m., there will not be an early opening.

Useful Metro Travel Maps:

• Free METRO Shuttle Service

• METRORAIL Color System Map

• Convenient METRO Travel Options

PARKING

No race parking is allowed at the Pentagon. However, runners and spectators may park in one of two nearby parking garages before walking to the Pentagon South Lot:

Fashion Centre at Pentagon City (paid parking)

Opens: 5 a.m.

Entrance locations: 850 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, Va. and 955 15th Street South, Arlington, VA.

*Located across the street from the Pentagon

Crystal City parking garage (free parking)

Opens: 6 a.m.

Entrance location: 1750 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA.

*Located one-half mile walk from the Pentagon.

**Information subject to change based on COVID mitigation measures.

ROAD CLOSURES:

From 5:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., all lanes of Route 110 will be closed.

From 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., the following will experience rolling closures and openings:

Virgina

Arlington Memorial Bridge

• I-395 HOV (northbound) to the Eads Street ramp

• Long Bridge Drive

Washinton, D.C.

• Constitution Avenue, NW between 23rd and 18th Streets

• Virginia Avenue, NW (all lanes)

• Rock Creek Parkway south of Virginia Avenue, NW

• Independence Avenue, SW (westbound lanes) from 14th Street to 7th Street

• 4th Street along Jefferson Drive

• 14th Street, south I-395 HOV (northbound)

SPECTATOR INFORMATION

SPECTATOR SPOTS

You don’t have to be a runner to be part of the ATM experience! ATM runners appreciate the crowds of onlookers cheering them on and motivating them to give the race everything they’ve got! Bring your cowbells or noisemakers, carry a sign or just come out to watch along the streets throughout the course. Here are some of the best places to watch the race:

FINISH LINE/MILE 10: The number-one place to be a spectator! Watch ATM runners cross the finish line in the Pentagon North Lot. To get there, take the free event shuttle, presented by KBR. The shuttle will run continually between Pentagon North and Pentagon South Lots from 4 a.m.–1 p.m.

KEY BRIDGE: Runners will cross from Virginia (Rosslyn) into the District (Georgetown) by way of the Key Bridge, offering a picturesque view of the city’s waterfront. Get there by taking the Blue, Orange or Silver Metro line to the Rosslyn Metro Station.

INDEPENDENCE AVENUE, SW: There are many locations along this street to get a good view of the race. Afterward, head to the National Mall or a museum to continue your D.C. experience!

ARMY NAVY DRIVE AND EADS STREET (BEFORE MILE 9):

This is where runners know they are nearing the finish line and are finding their second wind! From there, walk over to the Pentagon South Lot and catch the free event shuttle, presented by KBR, and head to the North Lot to enjoy the post-race activities.

NOTE: Read race rules section on page 13 for race course and Pentagon safety and security information.

SECURITY INFORMATION AND RACE RULES

COURSE AMMENITIES & SUPPORT

CELL PHONES allowed on course

MEDICAL SERVICES & SPOTTERS every .5 miles

LAW ENFORCEMENT & COURSE MARSHALS monitor entire course

MILE MARKERS & DIGITAL CLOCKS at every mile

START LINE WATER STATION presented by KBR

WATER STATIONS & LATRINES located at the start, finish, and approximately every two miles along the course GATORADE located along the course at the water stations

FIRST AID at the start, finish and along the course

ENTERTAINMENT positioned near miles 2, 4, 6 & 8

MASKS are encouraged while waiting in running corrals, at the start line, at hospitality tents, finish line, awards ceremony and in the Hooah Tent Zone.

ATM RACE RULES

ATM RACE DAY POLICY: The race takes place rain or shine. No deferments. No race day package pick-up. Entry fees non-refundable.

TIMING AND RESULTS

The ATM uses the IPICO system to time and score runners. It begins timing your race the instant you cross the start line. So don’t worry if it takes you several minutes to reach the start — those extra minutes won’t be counted towards your official race time.

To ensure timing accuracy, please make sure your race bib is:

• Clearly visible on the front of your torso

• Unaltered and unmodified (Do not fold or wrinkle.)

• Pinned in all four corners

• Is not covered (with jackets, runner belts, water bottles, etc.)

To be eligible to receive an official race time and results, runners must…

• Cross the “start”, “10K” and “finish” timing mats

• Maintain a 15-minute-mile pace or better

• Complete the entire course

• Finish the race within two hours, 30 minutes Slower participants will be turned at 14th Street and Independence Avenue and will not be allowed to complete the entire course. Anyone not completing the entire course will not receive an official race result.

RACE BIB POLICY

RRace 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 take a firm position on handing off race bib numbers due to liability issues and the adverse impact on scoring, results and awards. Bibs with word “virtual” on them are not permitted on the ATM Race Course.

RACE DAY EMERGENCY INFO

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PENTAGON SECURITY INFORMATION

PROHIBITED items at the Pentagon:

• Backpacks (of any type/size)

• Edged weapons/cutting devices

• Firearms of any kind

• Explosive/flammable/combustible items, materials, or devices

• Aerosol sprays (pepper/mace)

• Pets/animals (except service and assistance canines)

• Glass containers or bottles

• Coolers of any size

• Vulgar or obscene flags/banners/signs or clothing/attire.

AUTHORIZED items at the Pentagon:

• Mobile phones

• Strollers and infant bags

• Bicycles (must be walked)

• Still/video cameras or recorders (photography of Pentagon building is prohibited)

• Service and assistance canines

SECURITY INFORMATION AND RACE RULES

RACE COURSE SECURITY INFORMATION

PROHIBITED ITEMS ON THE RACE COURSE

Backpacks (of any type/size), gym bags or oversized bags; personal music devices (headphones, earbuds, MP3 players, iPods, etc.); edged weapons/ cutting devices; firearms of any kind; explosive/flammable/ combustible items, materials or devices; aerosol sprays (pepper or mace); strollers or baby-jogger; inline or quad roller skates, skateboards or bicycles; pets/animals (except disability or service canines); glass containers or bottles; and any vulgar or obscene flags/ banners/signs or clothing/attire.

AUTHORIZED ITEMS ON THE RACE COURSE

Fanny packs; mobile phones; heart-rate or pace monitors; watches (to include GPS or pace); small medical kits; gel packs; water bottles or water belts; stand-alone hydration systems.

ACCESS TO THE START LINE

Only registered runners (no spectators) with an official inperson ATM race bib are granted access to the start line. All runners are subject to search (no exceptions).

ACCESS TO RACE FESTIVITIES

Spectators/runners are subject to search (no exceptions).

RACE DAY ROAD RESTRICTIONS:

Rte. 110 (all lanes) closed from 5:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Beginning at 7:30 a.m., the following roads will close and open on a rolling basis:

• Army Navy Drive

• Key Bridge (Rosslyn)

• Whitehurst Freeway, NW

• Rock Creek Parkway, NW

• Independence Avenue, SW

• 7th & 9th Streets, SW between Independence Avenue and C Street

• 4th Street along Jefferson Drive, SW

• 14th Street, South 1-395 HOV (northbound)

• 1-395 HOV (northbound) to Eads Street ramp

• Long Bridge Drive

ACCESS TO START LINE

CRYSTAL TALLEY

Army Ten-Miler Provides Motivational Path for Veteran Running to Honor WWII Veteran Parents

Two years of a global pandemic have undoubtedly affected the fitness routines of thousands of Americans, what with unprecedented changes to daily life that have hindered healthy habits, impacted nutrition routines, gym workouts and perhaps most of all, motivation.

For District of Columbia Army National Guard Veteran Crystal Talley, who has always been active and, in fact, served as a source of motivation to family, friends and colleagues, she found herself in an uncomfortable position, out of shape and feeling it. Even before COVID-19, her health journey took a major hit as she battled her son’s drug addiction, losing her home in the process. While she had maintained her strength conditioning, it was evident that her endurance was not what it once was … and she was intent upon changing that.

Adept at setting and achieving goals, Talley decided in 2022 that she would train for the Army Ten-Miler, committing to run the October race in Washington, DC, and dedicate her efforts to honoring her late parents, George and Ogden Louise Richardson, both US Army World War II Veterans, and her inspiration from early childhood.

As the youngest child (with five older sisters) she says that she heard fewer stories about her parents’ wartime experiences, but both were proud to have served, and were equally pleased, as well as immensely supportive, when Talley chose to enlist in the D.C. Army National Guard when she was 20, following high school, some college courses and a trade school. Having grown up in the Military District of Washington (MDW), Talley felt that enlisting was the next logical step for a woman who craved organization and discipline.

Talley is running to honor both parents, but said her mother’s service is particularly impactful because Oregon Louise Richardson was one of the first Black women to serve. In fact, according to an official US Army report about The Army Nurse Corps, “only a small number of Black nurses were accepted during World War II. When the war ended in September 1945 just 479 black nurses were serving in a corps of 50,000.”

Like her mother before her, Talley completed her Basic at Fort Dix, N.J., adding another connection to home. While she had played sports in school and was always athletic, she had never been a runner prior to Basic. Naturally she had to learn how to run in order to pass the PT test, but in a happy turn, discovered a love for the sport. Running and maintaining her overall fitness became trademarks garnered in the Army and maintained through the following years.

Next up, Talley traveled to Fort Gordon in Georgia for Advanced Individual Training (AIT), preparing for her job as a Communications Specialist, a job well-suited to someone who grew up taking apart electronics at home, and now works in an IT position for a federal agency. Not surprisingly, she says that while her

father may have admired her curiosity her family did not appreciate TVs, radios and stereos that were deconstructed!

Despite multiple setbacks in life, Talley found motivation through memories of her parents, and began officially training for ATM in May. Having mastered fitness during her Army National Guard career, she knew the basics and was well aware that she had to lose weight in order to move faster – she could not just hit the road running. She began the process by walking her very hilly neighborhood on a daily basis, in order to build cardio endurance. Consulting with a nutritionist and refining her diet, Talley has once again fully embraced healthy eating habits, resulting in her becoming lighter on her feet. Initially her feet and legs were out of shape, but through thorough dedication to her training regimen, Talley no longer even thinks about it.

Top runners traditionally debate street versus treadmill, but Talley’s take is that the treadmill provides something

of an artificial advantage while the street does not, so she prefers to run just outside, even in inclement weather, helping her to effectively breathe in the elements.

Running provides a sense of mental focus and clarity, and these days Talley trains early mornings in the gym five days a week, and maintains a regular running schedule through the week, focusing on stretching each Sunday. Aside from the motivation she has remembering her parents and their service, she also receives support from her daughter, who has even agreed to join her mother on an occasional run.

In addition to her military service, Crystal Talley has worked for the federal government throughout adulthood, including at the State Department, and in a civilian job at the Pentagon, where she was working on 9/11, but was safely evacuated. In the past, she also created and ran both fitness and motivational events, and plans to share the motivational message of her Army Ten-Miler journey on her website.

Photo Credit: Crystal Talley

DC National Guard Veteran Crystal Talley

Talley’s Father and Mother, Both WWII Veterans

PFC Holden Embraces Running Challenges; Qualified and Set to Compete in ATM with Army Team Korea

Shortly after arriving at his first duty station - Camp Humphreys in the Republic of Korea - U.S. Army Private First Class (PFC) D. Germain Holden saw a sign that said: Army In Korea Army Ten-Miler Qualifier One and Two. While the first qualifier had taken place in April, PFC Holden registered for the second qualifier slated for mid-July.

“Despite having just arrived, I was determined to compete and qualify” according to Holden. “With just three weeks to train myself, the first step was to get myself into the right mindset for the chance to conquer this obstacle and achieve my goal: qualifying to compete in the 2022 Army Ten-Miler.”

Growing up in coastal North Carolina, Holden - who lost his mother at just 6 - says that in his primary school years he tended to be on the chubby side, was not a very active child, and he continued gaining weight as the years went on, so that when he was 15, he weighed an unhealthy 230 pounds. He knew he had to take positive steps to change his path and his life, and with his father providing constant support, he made a plan.

Before this realization, his elementary school physical education teacher encouraged him to participate in a Color Run 5K series that she hosted, and this is when running came into his life. Color runs provide an environment in which everyone, no matter age or ability, feels comfortable getting active. It was a fun atmosphere, but it also sparked something in Holden, whose initial goal was to just to finish the 5K. Building on that, he set a second-year goal of finishing the race without stopping, and for the next few years he focused on finishing the run and having fun.

However, when he hit 230 pounds, his goal shifted to seeing a healthier version of himself, and from his sophomore year in high school, he buckled down and focused on tackling nutrition plans, fitness groups and daily running, finding himself – in the summer going into his senior year – having taken a healthy journey to reach 145 pounds. At that point, he decided to try out

for his school’s cross-country team, and see what goals he could work towards next. He made the junior varsity team with a sub-30-minute 5K time, but within one month he would earn his spot on the varsity team and go on to compete at regional and state championships, ending the season with a 5K time of 19:16.

By that time a committed runner, Holden continually sought new challenges and set new goals, eager for competition that would improve his times. As he moved to the North Carolina mountains to continue his education – majoring in Forensic Anthropology - he ran every 5K race held at Western Carolina University during the school year, and along the Carolina coast during summer, winter and spring breaks. He increased the challenge early in 2021, participating in a sevenmile mountain race and finishing among the top 10.

He followed that with the Spartan Race series, competing in a Spartan Sprint 5K, followed by his first Spartan Super 10K that summer.

That same summer, Holden signed his U.S. Army contract, following in the footsteps of his parents, both of whom had been active-duty Army Soldiers, while his grandfather had served in the Navy. Prior to leaving North Carolina for BCT, Holden checked off yet another goal – completing a 5K with a sub-18-minute time.

This would serve PFC Holden well at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., where he completed both Basic and his Advanced Individual Training. He quickly made a mark for himself with his running prowess, competing his first half-marathon with a time of under 90 minutes during the holiday block leave. Not surprisingly, he crushed every one-mile held for the practice Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) and every two-mile for his official ACFT. Leadership encouraged Holden to try out for the Army Ten-Miler team when he reached his first duty station. Following AIT, Holden volunteered for Ranger Assessment and Selection Program (RASP) training at Fort Benning, Ga.

“I did not make it through RASP, but I learned much from this experience and was able to continue making my mark as a runner. I was the fastest, running their five-mile run in under 30 minutes and winning two 5K races held by Fort Benning,” says Holden.

Not being selected also ended up a blessing in disguise, as he received orders for Camp Humphreys, assigned to the 23rd Chemical Battalion, in time to register and run in the second ATM qualifier for Team Korea.

“On July 16, I would place second overall and become the third-ranked member on the team, thus earning my spot to compete in ATM in Washington and bringing me to tears,” Holden shared. “I can’t begin to express how humble and grateful I am for this opportunity to compete with the best of the best runners. The person I was ten years ago is not the same person I am today.”

PFC Holden is one of eight members of the Army in Korea Team, four male and four female Soldiers who will travel to Washington and compete on October 9, 2022, with the team members from Camp Humphreys, Camp Casey, Camp Hovey and Camp Walker. On Camp Humphreys, team members have had mandatory team training 2-3 times a week, and members maintain training schedules throughout the week. Each is expected to run 50-70 miles a week in preparation.

Beyond running, Holden is enjoying his time at Camp Humphreys and finds MWR’s BOSS (Better Options for Single Soldiers) programming especially beneficial, providing cool opportunities to explore the culture, take a free class or go on inexpensive trips. ATM training has undoubtedly cut into any time for that as October nears, but with running as his passion, that has not been an issue.

Beyond the experience of running in ATM, this will mark Holden’s first visit to our nation’s capital, and while he will quite literally be running, he will also have his two biggest supporters in life on hand as his father and grandfather plan to travel from North Carolina to cheer he and his team to victory.

“I want to share my running journey as it has changed my life for the better. I can confidently say that running has not only forever changed my life but has saved it.

The person I was ten years ago is not the same person I am today. I have had to put in the work to evolve into the competitive runner I am today. I have sacrificed parts of myself to grow and recognize my full potential. I had scratched, clawed, fought, and ran to the top even though the odds were stacked against me. Ten years ago today, I didn’t see myself competing in Washington, D.C. Still, and it shows that with commitment, dedication, and passion, you can accomplish whatever you set your mind to. My message to everyone is to never give up on yourself or your dreams because as long as you believe in yourself, continue to push yourself, and stay fearless, believe me when I say that dreams come true.

PFC Holden is one of eight members of Army in Korea Team

PFC Holden used his Army training for competitive running

WAR

SPONSOR

The Global War on Terrorism began in the aftermath of the attacks on September 11, 2011, and has continued for the last, almost, 21 years. Because of the length of this war, it is impacting multiple generations. Children of our GWOT veterans are now deploying to combat zones. This story is true for our CEO, Michael “Rod” Rodriguez, a retired Green Beret who deployed 10 times in service to our nation. His bio is linked here. His son is currently serving in the 82nd Airborne Division and has deployed in the same region of Afghanistan as his father. The father-son pair is going to be running the Army Ten Miler together along with another gentleman who served with Rod and his son who is also in the military. The GWOT organization has created a multi-generational team to build a memorial to honor the men and women who have served in a multigenerational conflict.

Q&A WITH MICHAEL “ROD” RODRIGUEZ - President & CEO of the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation

How did you Global War on Terrorism get involved with Army Ten-Miler?

It’s an event that has always been on our radar! As a DC-based organization, we see the camaraderie, excitement, teamwork, and passion on display in our nation’s capital during ATM.

What are your organizational goals by participating with ATM?

The GWOT Memorial Foundation’s sole mission is to lead the effort to plan, fund, and build a GWOT Memorial on the National Mall, in Washington, D.C., on a site befitting the historical significance of the war and the heroism of all who have served in it. The Memorial is 100% funded by private donations – no federal government funding will be used. Our goals in participating are to raise awareness about the Memorial, and encourage the ATM community to get involved in our mission, and donate their time, talent, or treasure to help us spread the word.

Have you and your son run ATM in the past?

I have run the ATM in the past, but this will be the first time with my son.

Are you all running as a GWOT Team?

The Foundation team is a small, but a nimble one! We have team members coming from around the country to participate in the weekend’s activities. And we have an incredibly diverse group of runners, many of whom are GWOT veterans, and some of our Afghan allies who currently live in the DC area. We are incredibly honored to have all of these individuals represent the Foundation at our inaugural ATM, they demonstrate that the strength of our nation exists within our diversity.

Do you all have plans to gather following the race and meet fellow runners?

Absolutely. We look forward to meeting fellow runners before and after the race, and hopefully to invite them to future runs at the Memorial once it is complete! We currently host an event called Ruck the Reserve to celebrate key steps of progress towards the Memorial’s completion. It’s a ruck across the National Mall past the Vietnam, Korean, and World War II memorials, shrines to American heroes alongside which the GWOT Memorial will one day take its place. The ATM community is invited to join us at all of our upcoming Rucks.

How does fitness and running align with your organization?

I’ve seen the power of fitness and running, and the healing role and sense of community that it provides our GWOT veterans. The GWOT Memorial will be an inclusive place of healing for the entire community. Where we can all come together, regardless of where we came from, where we served, or what we’re doing in our lives now – it will be a place that honors all of our GWOT veterans, their families, and allies.

What message would you like to share with our ATM Runners/Community?

The GWOT Memorial Foundation is incredibly honored to be a part of the ATM Community. Our vision for the GWOT Memorial, which will live on the National Mall in Washington DC is for it to be an inclusive, reverent, and apolitical place of honor for all who have served and sacrificed in the ongoing Global War on Terrorism. The Memorial will be funded entirely by private donations. Visit gwotmemorialfoundation.org and donate your time, talent or treasure to our mission.

Rod saying goodbye to a 4-year-old son Antonio before a deployment

Rod and other members of the Foundation team running along the National Mall

Antonio saying goodbye to Rod before Antonio’s deployment

Inaugural Ruck the Reserve event

The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment, traditionally known as “The Old Guard,” is the oldest active-duty infantry unit in the Army, serving our nation since 1784.

The Old Guard is the Army’s official ceremonial unit and escort to the president, and it also provides security for Washington, D.C., in time of national emergency or civil disturbance.

The unit received its unique name from Gen. Winfield Scott during a victory parade at Mexico City in 1847 following its valorous performance in the Mexican War. Fifty-five campaign streamers attest to the 3d Infantry’s long history of service, which spans from the Battle of Fallen Timbers to World War II and Vietnam.

Since World War II, The Old Guard has served as the official Army Honor Guard and escort to the President.

In that capacity, 3d Infantry soldiers are responsible for conducting military ceremonies at the White House, the Pentagon, national memorials and elsewhere in the nation’s capital. In addition, soldiers of The Old Guard maintain a 24-hour vigil at the Tomb of the Unknowns, provide military funeral escorts at Arlington National Cemetery and participate in parades in and around the National Capital Region.

The black-and-tan “buff strap” worn on the left shoulder by each member of the 3d Infantry is a replica of the knapsack strap used by 19th-century predecessors of the unit to display its distinctive colors and distinguish its members from other Army units. The present buff strap continues to signify an Old Guard soldier’s pride in personal appearance and precision performance that has marked the unit for 200 years.

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35th ATM – October 6, 2019

Finishers, 25,194 ....................... Teams: 531

Overall Male ............................ Lawi Lalang, 48:38

Overall Female........................ Susan Tanui, 56:33

Master Male Martin Wennblom, 52:27

Master Female Perry Shoemaker, 57:44

Commander’s Cup Male Mountain Post, 3:28:25

Commander’s Cup Female .. Fort Bragg, 4:22:27

International Cup ................... N/A

34th ATM – October 7, 2018

Finishers, 24,808: ...................... Teams: 534

Overall Male: ........................... Frankline Tonui, 50:23

Overall Female: Susan Tanui: 56:33

Master Male: Jason Tripp, 57:23

Master Female: Barb Fallon Wallace,1:02.36

Commander’s Cup Male: ..... Mountain Post, 3:35.21

Commander’s Cup Female: . Fort Bragg, 4:29.25

International Cup: .................. All-Army, 3:23.06

33rd ATM – October 8, 2017

Finishers: 25,788 Teams: 572

Overall Male: Haron Lagat, 49:23

Overall Female: Susan Tanui, 56:50

Master Male: ........................... Silvio Guerra, 55:29

Master Female: ...................... Barbara Fallon Wallace, 1:04:37

Commander’s Cup Male: ..... Mountain Post, 3:43:12

Commander’s Cup Female: Fort Bragg, 4:24:46

International Cup: US All-Army, 3:20:44

32nd ATM – October 9, 2016

Finishers: 24,088 Teams: 543

Overall Male: .......................... Augustus Maiyo, 48:20

Overall Female:....................... Stephanie Reich, 56:29

Master Male: ........................... Ryan Carrara, 54:16

Master Female: ....................... Perry Shoemaker, 58:16

Commander’s Cup Male: Fort Bragg, 3:31:46

Commander’s Cup Female: Fort Bragg, 4:13:49*

International Cup: US All-Army 3:13:24*

31st ATM – October 11, 2015

Finishers: 26,313 ....................... Teams: 664

Overall Male: Paul Chelimo, 48:19

Overall Female: Tina Muir, 55:20

Master Male: Scott Weeks, 53:40

Master Female: ....................... Perry Shoemaker, 57:31*

Commander’s Cup Male: ..... Mountain Men, 3:30:57

Commander’s Cup Female: . IMCOM-E/USAREUR, 4:17:10

International Cup: US All-Army, 3:13:27

30th ATM – October 12, 2014

Finishers: 26,343 Teams: 632

Overall Male: Solonei Silva, 48:28

Overall Female:....................... Kerri Gallagher, 54:50*

Master Male: ........................... Phillipe Rolly, 53:23

Master Female: ....................... Perry Shoemaker, 58:07

Commander’s Cup Male: ..... Mountain Post, 3:20:28

Commander’s Cup Female: Fort Bragg, 4:17:22

International Cup: US All-Army, 3:15:24

29th ATM – October 20, 2013

Finishers: 25,969 ....................... Teams: 573

Overall Male: .......................... Solonei Silva, 48:08

Overall Female:....................... Kerri Gallagher, 54:56

Master Male: Ray Pugsley, 53:01

Master Female: Perry Shoemaker, 59:06

Commander’s Cup Male: Mountain Post, 3:28:43

Commander’s Cup Female: Fort Bragg, 4:17:43

International Cup: .................. Brazilian Army, 3:14:44

28th ATM – October 20, 2012

Finishers: 22,065 ....................... Teams: 647

Overall Male: ........................... Tesfaye Sendeku, 47:48

Overall Female: Kerri Gallagher, 56:09

Master Male: Phillippe Roll, 53:01

Master Female: Alisa Harvey, 1:03:11

Commander’s Cup Male: .... Mountain Post, 3:32:23

Commander’s Cup Female: . JBLM, 4:15:01*

International Cup: .................. US All-Army, 3:14:54

27th ATM – October 9, 2011

Finishers: 22,074 ....................... Teams: 858

Overall Male: Tesfaye Sendeku, 47:51

Overall Female: Tezata Dengera, 56:35

Master Male: Edmund Burke, 52:57

Master Female: ....................... Peggy Yetman, 1:00:01

Commander’s Cup Male: .... Fort Bragg, 3:42:29

Commander’s Cup Female: Fort Bragg, 4:24:20

International Cup: US All-Army, 3:16:05

26th ATM – October 25, 2010

Finishers: 21,744 Teams: 655

Overall Male: Alene Reta, 47:10

Overall Female:....................... Aziza Abate, 55:54

Master Male: ........................... Sergey Kalendin, 52:50

Master Female: ....................... Peggy Yetman, 58:51

Commander’s Cup Male: .... Hawaii, 3:14:14*

Commander’s Cup Female: Fort Bragg, 4:21:27

International Cup: US All-Army, 3:16:47

25th ATM – October 4, 2009

Finishers: 21,524 Teams: 510

Overall Male: .......................... Alena Reta, 46:59*

Overall Female:....................... Samia Akbar, 55:25

Master Male: ........................... Sergey Kalendin, 55:22

Master Female: ....................... Elena Kalendina, 1:00:35

Commander’s Cup Male: Hawaii, 3:43:17

Commander’s Cup Female: Fort Bragg, 4:38:01

International Cup: Brazilian Army, 3:18:53

24th ATM – October 5, 2008

Finishers: 18,960 Teams: 714

Overall Male: ........................... Reginaldo Campos, Jr., 48:59

Overall Female:....................... Veena Reddy, 58:08

Master Male: ........................... Mike Scannell, 53:01

Master Female: Alisa Harvey, 1:00:57

Commander’s Cup Male: Fort Bliss, 3:49:58

Commander’s Cup Female: Fort Bragg, 4:34:21

International Cup: .................. Brazilian Army, 3:19:40

23rd ATM – October 7, 2007

Finishers: 17,600 ....................... Teams: 676

Overall Male: ........................... Jose Ferreira, 49:21

Overall Female:....................... Firaya Zhdanova, 58:31

Master Male: Marty Muchow, 53:25

Master Female: Firaya Zhdanova, 58:31

Commander’s Cup Male: Fort Hood, 3:45:00

Commander’s Cup Female: Eighth Army, 4:34:15

International Cup: .................. Brazilian Army, 3:18:17

22nd ATM – October 8, 2006

Finishers: 15,589 ....................... Teams: 425

Overall Male: Jared Nyamboki, 48:24

Overall Female: Alisa Harvey, 59:00

Master Male: Marty Muchow, 53:25

Master Female: ....................... Alisa Harvey, 59:00

Commander’s Cup Male: ..... Eighth Army, 3:45:37

Commander’s Cup Female: . Fort Bragg, 4:25:11

International Cup: .................. US All-Army, 3:34:29

21st ATM – October 2, 2005

Because runners were re-routed at Mile 7, the race was declared a recreational run and not scored.

20th ATM – October 24, 2004

Finishers: 13,071 Teams: 570

Overall Male:

Dan Browne, 47:32

Overall Female:....................... Casey Smith, 57:32

Master Male:

Master Female:

Sammy Ngatia, 52:47

Martha Merz, 1:00:57

Commander’s Cup Male: Fort Carson, 3:27:42

Commander’s Cup Female: Fort Bragg, 4:19:16

International Cup: US All-Army, 3:16:57

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19th ATM – October 15, 2003

Finishers: 13,198 ....................... Teams: 660

Overall Male: ........................... John Henwood, 48:49

Overall Female:....................... Alisa Harvey, 59:29

Master Male: John Colpeck, 53:14

Master Female: Martha Merz, 1:00:36

Commander’s Cup Male: Fort Lewis & Corps, 3:35:01

Commander’s Cup Female: . USAREUR, 4:21:17

18th ATM – October 20, 2002

Finishers: 11,904 ....................... Teams: 482

Overall Male: ........................... Ryan Kirkpatrick, 48:35

Overall Female:....................... Casey Smith, 58:21

Master Male: Sammy Ngatia, 51:17

Master Female: Martha Merz, 59:49

Commander’s Cup Male: Fort Carson, 3:27:38

Commander’s Cup Female: . USAREUR, 4:26:53

International Cup: .................. US All-Army, 3:16:47

17th ATM – October 14, 2001

Race was canceled due to the events that occurred on September 11.

16th ATM – October 15, 2000

Finishers: 11,935 Teams: 633

Overall Male: Sammy Ngatia, 48:50

Overall Female: Naoko Ishibe, 56:40

Master Male: ........................... Sammy Ngatia, 48:50*

Master Female: ....................... Patricia Clifford, 1:05:17

Commander’s Cup Male: .... Fort Carson, 3:19:36

Commander’s Cup Female: Fort Bragg, 4:33:46

15th ATM – October 10, 1999

Finishers: 11,453 Teams: 673

Overall Male: Chris Graff, 48:21

Overall Female: Alisa Harvey, 57:47

Master Male: ........................... Sammy Ngatia, 50:46

Master Female: ....................... Patti Shull, 1:03:11

Commander’s Cup Male: .... Fort Carson, 3:29:51

Commander’s Cup Female: USAREUR, 4:35:46

14th ATM – October 11, 1998

Finishers: 11,472 Teams: 542

Overall Male: Dan Browne, 48:52

Overall Female:....................... Alisa Harvey, 58:56

Master Male: ........................... Chuck Moeser, 53:14

Master Female: ....................... Patti Shull, 1:00:10

Commander’s Cup Male: .... USAREUR, 3:36:27

Commander’s Cup Female: Fort Bragg, 4:30:37

13th ATM – October 12, 1997

Finishers: 9,404 ......................... Teams: 489

Overall Male: ........................... Dan Browne, 47:44

Overall Female:....................... Chris Udovich, 56:58

Master Male: Tom Borschel, 52:44

Master Female: Cathy Ventura-Merkel, 1:03:33

Commander’s Cup Male: .... Fort Carson, 3:27:44

Commander’s Cup Female: Fort Bragg, 4:23:43

12th ATM – October 13, 1996

Finishers: 7,579 ......................... Teams: 392

Overall Male: ........................... Michael Berstein, 47:59

Overall Female: Chris Udovich, 58:35

Master Male: David Wannewurf, 52:24

Master Female: Linda Wack, 1:03:16

Commander’s Cup Male: .... Fort Hood, N/A

11th ATM – October 15, 1995

Finishers: 7,110 Teams: 478

Overall Male: Ronnie Harris, 48:59

Overall Female: Susan Molloy, 56:20

Master Male: ........................... Chuck Moeser, 53:29

Master Female: ....................... Patricia Donohue, 1:06:20

Commander’s Cup Male: .... Fort Campbell, N/A

10th ATM – October 16, 1994

Finishers: 6,403 ......................... Teams: 428

Overall Male: Pete Weilerman, 48:33

Overall Female: Bonnie Barnard-Lopez, 56:59

Master Male: Ric Banning, 51:49

Master Female: ....................... Rose Malloy, 1:02:26

Commander’s Cup Male: .... Fort Carson, N/A

9th ATM – October 17, 1993

Finishers: 6,105 ......................... Teams: 385

Overall Male: ........................... Jim Hage, 50:37

Overall Female: Callie Calhoun, 59:29

Master Male: Ric Banning, 52:57

Master Female: Linda Banning, 1:05:18

Commander’s Cup Male: .... Fort Campbell, N/A

8th ATM – October 11, 1992

Finishers: 5,741 ......................... Teams: 298

Overall Male: ........................... David Clark, 50:49

Overall Female: Laurel Park, 58:24

Master Male: Bill Lee, 53:47

Master Female: Linda Mills, 1:04:20

Commander’s Cup Male: ..... USAREUR, 3:36:13

7th ATM – October 13, 1991

Finishers: 5,125 ......................... Teams: 348

Overall Male: ........................... Darrell General, 48:49

Overall Female:....................... Shelley Burns, 1:00:21

Master Male: Roger Clark, 52:59

Master Female: Beverly Shooshan, 1:05:30

Commander’s Cup Male: Fort Benning, 3:25:42

6th ATM – October 14, 1990

Finishers: 4,983 .........................

5th ATM – October 15, 1989

Finishers: 4,555 Teams: 314

Overall Male: Michael Regan, 50:11

Overall Female: Laura Dewald, 58:20

Master Male: ........................... Robert Oberti, 54:48

Master Female: ....................... Beverly Shooshan, 1:03:29

Commander’s Cup Male: .... The Marine Warriors, 3:34:36

4th ATM – October 16, 1988

Finishers: 3,336 ......................... Teams: 210

Overall Male: Darrell General, 50:11

Overall Female: Marianne Dickerson, 56:46

Master Male: Raymond Velez, 53:44

Master Female: ....................... Joyce Rankin, 1:03:44

Commander’s Cup Male: .... MDW, 3:34:38

3rd ATM – October 11, 1987

Finishers: 2,572 ......................... Teams: 157

Overall Male: ........................... Darrell General, 49:44

Overall Female: Pam Briscoe, 59:10

Master Male: Raymond Velez, 55:40

Master Female: Beverly Shooshan, 1:03:15

Commander’s Cup Male: .... MDW, 3:37:48

2nd ATM – October 12, 1986

Finishers: 1,806 ......................... Teams: 85

Overall Male: ........................... Steve O’Connell, 50:26

Overall Female: Marianne Dickerson, 57:33

1st ATM – October 13, 1985

Finishers: 1,379 Teams: 105

Overall Male: Kevin McGarry, 50:05

Overall Female:....................... Marianne Dickerson, 58:45

Master Male: ........................... Don Davis, 55:23

Master Female: ....................... Cindy Dalyrmple, 1:03:55

Teams: 325

Overall Male: ........................... Jim Hage, 49:31

Overall Female:....................... Olga Markova, 58:15

Master Male: ........................... Roger Clark, 54:05

Master Female: Joyce Rankin, 1:06:47

Commander’s Cup Male: National Guard, 3:37:02