Arlington Will Host 42nd Army Ten-Miler Sunday
The annual race will bring thousands of runners to Arlington streets this Sunday morning.
Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in Running
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Arlington will host the 42nd annual Army Ten-Miler this Sunday, October 11, 2026. The race draws tens of thousands of participants to a route that begins and ends near the Pentagon.
Why it matters
The event serves as a platform for Army outreach and morale building while promoting physical fitness among military personnel and civilians alike. It also highlights technological integration in athletics, with some participants testing AI-powered visual aids.
The 42nd iteration of the Army Ten-Miler will commence at 7:50 a.m. with tens of thousands of athletes expected to compete. The course spans a challenging path through local neighborhoods and across the Key Bridge.
The players
Lighthouse Guild
This organization provides comprehensive services to individuals who are blind or visually impaired to help them maintain independence.
The details
The race route travels from the Pentagon through Rosslyn and across the Key Bridge into Washington, D.C., before circling back to the starting area. Blind veterans and the CEO of the Lighthouse Guild plan to utilize AI-powered glasses to navigate the course.
Timeline
Sunday, October 11, 2026: The Army Ten-Miler race begins.
5 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sunday: Road closures are in effect.
Season Trajectory
This race represents a key milestone in the national military fitness calendar that reinforces the competitive link between the civilian running community and the armed forces. It follows the operational template set by the 41st Army Ten-Miler to maintain consistency in annual athletic recruitment and engagement.
Extensive road closures will be in effect throughout Arlington from 5 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, requiring significant detours for local drivers. Commuters should plan alternate routes well in advance to avoid delays in the vicinity of the Pentagon and Rosslyn.
The takeaway
Participants and spectators should prepare for a crowded and restricted traffic environment across the city on Sunday. Residents are encouraged to check local municipal alerts for specific street closure maps to navigate the area effectively.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by ARLnow.com - Arlington, Va. Local News.
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