21st Army Ten-Miler Rerouted

Based on recommendations from DC Metro Police the race route was changed due to security concerns.

At 8:02AM DC Metro identifies a suspicious package on the 14th Street Bridge under the HOV lanes. Race officials decided to re-route runners at Mile Marker 7 (Independence and 14th Street area). The DC Metro Explosive Ordinance Unit investigated the package and cleared the package at 8:55AM.

Race Officials made this course change so runners could complete the race and spectators could participate in a safe and secure manner.

Runners were redirected back down Independence Avenue across Memorial Bridge and finished at the Start Point. To see a map of the actual 11.2 mile course as run, click here.

This route change afforded everyone involved proper recovery to include: security, water, food, and medical support.

Racers were directed as they concluded the course to turn in their chips and report to race village for refreshments and join up with their families. Because the chip mats were not relocated to the new finish, no times were recorded.

Because the course was modified this is no longer an official race.

Awards will be given for: HOOAH Tent, but not for the various running categories.

The Army 10 Miler staff states, "We are very proud of our interagency partners as we were successful in making the 21st Army Ten-Miler a safe and secure race. We applaud everyone's adaptability this morning."

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