Army Ten Miler Team Information in .PDF Format
April 9, 2012
Dear ATM Participants,
Thank you for your interest in participating in the 2012 Army Ten Miler as a member of the Operation Ward 57 Team! Our mission is to raise funds and awareness for Operation Ward 57. All funds raised by the team will benefit Operation Ward 57 programs.
Race Day: October 21st, 2012. The race starts at 8:00am at the Pentagon. The Wounded Warrior & Wheel chair athletes start at 7:50am.
To join the team:
Operation Ward 57 has 25 race slots available for wounded soldiers, their families, volunteers of Operation Ward 57, and staff. Most of these spots have been temporarily claimed. If you have one of these slots being held for you:
- You will be provided a registration code for your bib/race slot Mid May. We need all team members registered by June 30th.
- If you register and then are unable to participate you can transfer your race slot to another runner as long as it is before August 31st. You may transfer your registration to another individual through the form found on the Registration Transfer tab of the Army Ten Miler website. There is a transfer fee of $30.
- Please let us know if you will be running or handbiking. Please indicate any special needs/requests.
- All participants are required to raise a minimum of $100 for Operation Ward 57. Runners who have not completed this requirement by the day of the race will be sent an invoice for the balance due. See instructions below on how to create a fundraising page.
- All participants will receive an OPW57 Team Performance Shirt to wear the day of the race.
For all others interested in joining our team.
- You will need to register on your own with the general public for your race slot/bib number. Priority registration presented by Navy Federal Credit Union will open May 1. To be eligible for priority registration you must have either run the ATM seven (7) or more times OR are a U.S. service member. Military MUST use a .mil email address when registering. General registration will open May 15. There will be 20,000 registrations available on a first come, first serve basis. Cost $55.
- Once registered for the race you are welcome to join our team and raise funds for Operation Ward 57. Please go to: http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=2025999 and register as an Operation Ward 57 Team member. There is a $25 fee.
- All participants are required to raise a minimum of $100 for Operation Ward 57. Runners who have not completed this requirement by the day of the race will be sent an invoice for the balance due. See instructions below on how to create a fundraising page.
- All participants will receive an OPW57 Team Performance Shirt to wear the day of the race.
- If you register and then are unable to participate you can transfer your race slot to another runner as long as it is before August 31st. You may transfer your registration to another individual through the form found on the Registration Transfer tab of the Army Ten Miler website. There is a transfer fee of $30.
To Fundraise for the Operation Ward 57 ATM Team:
- Go to http://www.active.com/donate/opw57
- Click “Become a Fundraiser” at the top of the page.
- Enter all your information, set your fundraising goal, customize your page, etc.
- Send out e-mails to everyone you know asking for support!
Team Operation Ward 57 Expo Booth (October 19th & 20th):
Pick up your gift bag with your shirt
Meet your teammates
Team Operation Ward 57 Finish Line Tent (October 21st):
Great place to drop your gear before the race
Take Team Photos
Meet you family and friends after you finish
Food and drinks available before and after race
Questions:
Brittney Hamilton, 253-534-8779, Brittney@operationward57.org, www.operationward57.org
Again, thank for joining our team. Together we are making a difference!
