Less than 1,400 people raced in the first Army Ten-Miler, now — 41 years later — 35,000 people from 34 countries and from all 50 states and D.C. took part in the annual race on Sunday.
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Tens of thousands turn out for D.C.’s 41st Army Ten-Miler
Less than 1,400 people raced in the first Army Ten-Miler, now — 41 years later — 35,000 people from 34 countries and from all 50 states and D.C. took part in the annual race on Sunday.
Although the weather was chilly, windy, and wet, it did not dampen anyone’s mood.
Along with members of every branch of the military, there were 180 wounded warriors racing through the streets of D.C., past the memorials and monuments, as they made their way to the finish line at the Pentagon.
Logan Miller, a U.S. Army service member, enjoyed the race and was motivated by other racers along with seeing the sights.
“I saw the Washington Monument while I was running and that was sick,” Miller said.
WTOP spoke to participants who traveled from Seattle and North Carolina’s Fort Bragg, as well as others who drove in from Annapolis and Alexandria.
One thing they had in common was what they said about the race — each person spoke of its positive energy and the beautiful views.
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This year marks D.C.’s 41st annual Army Ten-Miler race, bringing thousands of runners Sunday, and with the race comes several street closures and parking restrictions throughout the District and Northern Virginia.
D.C.’s 41st annual Army Ten-Miler race is expected to bring thousands of runners to the streets Sunday, and with the race comes weekend street closures and parking restrictions throughout the District and parts of Northern Virginia.
D.C. police sent out an advisory to let people know the following streets will be closed from 3 a.m. to noon Sunday:
CLICK TO ENLARGE: A map of the Army Ten-Miler 2025 race route and road closures. (Courtesy Arlington Police)
14th Street from Constitution Avenue to the 14th Street Bridge
Independence Avenue from 15th Street to 7th Street SW
7th Street from Independence Avenue to Maryland Avenue SW
C Street from 7th Street to 9th Street SW
9th Street from C Street to Independence Avenue SW
D.C. police are also closing the following streets to vehicle traffic Sunday from 5 a.m. to noon:
Army Navy Drive, from S. Hayes Street to S. Fern Street
S. Fern Street, between 12th Street S. and Army Navy Drive
Exit 8A, on southbound I-395
Eastbound Wilson Boulevard, from N. Kent Street to Route 110 (Southbound traffic from Arlington Ridge Road and N. Kent Street will be permitted to travel westbound on Wilson Boulevard)
Westbound I-66, from Washington D.C. to Exit 73
These roads will be closed from 5 a.m. through 12:30 p.m., Arlington police said:
Army Navy Drive, from S. Fern Street to 12th Street S. (Traffic from northbound S. Fern Street will be able to travel west on Army Navy Drive after 9 a.m.)
S. Eads Street, between 12th Street S. and Army Navy Drive (Traffic coming from residences or hotels in the area will be able to travel southbound on S. Eads Street via 11th Street S.)
S. Eads Street, from Army Navy Drive into the Pentagon reservation/northbound I-395 HOV lanes
Exit 10A, on northbound I-395 (Access to George Washington Memorial Parkway will remain open)
Exit 10A, on southbound I-395
Exit 8B, on southbound I-395
Northbound I-395 HOV exit to Pentagon City/S. Eads Street
Northbound I-395 HOV from Crystal City to the 14th Street Bridge
Southbound I-395 HOV exit to S. Eads Street / Pentagon South Parking
A couple of Virginia roads will be closed slightly longer, from 5 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.:
Route 110 in both directions, between Rosslyn and Crystal City
Exit 75, on eastbound I-66
Then from 6 a.m. to noon the following D.C. streets will be closed to traffic:
Key Bridge from Virginia to M Street NW
Whitehurst Freeway from Key Bridge to 27th Street NW
Potomac River Freeway from 27th Street NW to Ohio Drive SW
14th Street from Constitution Avenue to the 14th Street Bridge
14th Street Bridge — HOV lanes only
Independence Avenue from 23rd Street to 7th Street SW
7th Street from Constitution Avenue NW to G Street SW
C Street from 7th Street to 9th Street SW
9th Street from C Street to Independence Avenue SW
Arlington police said these roads will be closed from 7:45 to 10 a.m.:
N. Lynn Street, from the top of the ramp at westbound I-66 (Exit 73) to the Key Bridge (Northbound N. Lynn Street traffic will be diverted westbound on Langston Boulevard)
Fort Myer Drive, from the Key Bridge to Langston Boulevard
Lastly, a few roads will be closed from 7:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., according to Arlington police:
12th Street S., between S. Eads Street and Long Bridge Drive (Residents will be permitted to access the garages on 12th Street S.)
Long Bridge Drive, between 12th Street S. and Boundary Channel Drive
Drivers should also be aware of some weekend road closures to make way for Saturday’s Snallygaster beer festival in D.C.
The closures start Friday night and last through the pre-dawn hours on Sunday, according to D.C. police.
From Friday at 7 p.m. through Sunday at 2 a.m., these streets will be closed to vehicle traffic and marked as “emergency no parking”:
4th Street from Pennsylvania Avenue and Madison Drive, NW
6th Street from C Street and Constitution Avenue, NW
Constitution Avenue from 3rd Street and 7th Street, NW
Pennsylvania Avenue from 3rd Street and 7th Street, NW
There’s a possibility that one more road will be closed to traffic on Saturday, if officials feel it’s in the interest of public safety and traffic flow:
7th Street from D Street to Constitution Avenue, NW
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Spectators of all ages from all over the country gathered in the District to cheer on loved ones running the annual Army Ten-Miler on Sunday morning.
Spectators of all ages from all over the country gathered in the District to cheer on loved ones running the annual Army Ten-Miler on Sunday morning.
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Hundreds of spectators gathered with signs and bells in hand to cheer on the runners.
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WTOP/Grace Newton
Spectators cheering on the Army Ten-Miler runners.
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A man riding his tricycle during the Army Ten-Miler.
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WTOP/Grace Newton
A woman, wearing a “Freedom Matters” shirt, with a poster saying “Mission Accomplished.”
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WTOP/Grace Newton
Spectators of all ages from all over the country gathered in the District to cheer on loved ones running the annual Army Ten-Miler on Sunday morning.
The race, which starts and ends near the Pentagon, includes a swath along Independence Avenue in Southwest D.C. That’s where hundreds of spectators gathered with signs and bells in hand to cheer on the runners.
Sitting on a curb outside the Hirshhorn Museum, Carla Pitsko said she’s there to cheer on her husband as he runs the race for his 17th time.
“We always meet here in front of this circle building, as we call it, and he comes to this side of the street, and he usually stops and gives hugs and high-fives, and then keeps going,” Pitsko said.
Brad Gavle, who arrived early to secure his spot along the race route, is cheering on his wife during her 13th race.
“She’ll hear me before she sees me, because I pretty much yell the whole time,” Gavle said. “Then we’ll link up afterwards and then drive home.”
Gavle said although he’s on cheerleader duty this year, he’s run the race himself in the past.
“It’s a beautiful route,” Gavle said. “The people are great. You get motivated by the wounded warriors that lead it out. It’s like a giant family coming together. Everybody’s cheering everybody on for success, and that’s why I’m here to help cheer everybody on.”
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