Navy, AF hosts joint half marathon, five-miler

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WASHINGTON --  The Navy 5-Miler is expanding into the Navy-Air Force Half Marathon and Navy 5 Miler in 2012. The Inaugural Navy-Air Force Half-Marathon and 9th Annual Navy 5-Miler will take place at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012 on the grounds of the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C.

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) [NYSE: SAI] is returning as the presenting sponsor for the sixth straight year.

The race is open to military and civilian runners and will use Chrono-Track timing. Runners will start and finish in the shadow of the Washington Monument. The route will include East and West Potomac Park and Rock Creek Parkway, and it will be USATF-certified by race weekend.

Additional amenities to race weekend will include an expo in conjunction with packet pick-up and a pasta party meal available from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. All pre-race events will be hosted at the Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Club Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012.

The fastest and easiest way to register is online at www.navyairforcehalfmarathon.com. As an added bonus, the first 5,000 runners to register will receive a promotion code for a free 8" X 8" photo book from Shutterfly®.

For the half-marathon, individual entry fees begin at $65 for military and $75 for civilians through May 31. From June 1-Aug. 31, the fee is $75 for military and $85 for civilians. From Sept. 1 until online registration closes, the military fee is $85 and $95 for civilians.

The 5-Miler individual entry fees begin at $30 for military and $35 for civilians through May 31, increasing to $35 for military and $40 for civilians from June 1-Aug. 31. From Sept. 1 until online registration closes, the fee is $40 for military and $45 for civilians. Late registrations will be accepted at packet pick-up at an increased fee for both distances.

Teams may also register online for the half-marathon or 5 miler. Teams require a minimum of four members to score with a maximum of eight members per team. A minimal processing fee will be added to all race fees.

For both race distances, there will be overall awards for the top three male and female, master male and master female, as well as wheelchair and wounded warrior male and female finishers.

Thirteen age group category awards will go to the top three male and female runners in five-year age groups starting with 14 and under, up to 70 and over. The team categories will be awarded to the top three teams in the Military Challenge, Corporate Challenge and Open Challenge for both distances.

Navy 5 Miler Event Records

Open:
- 2008 Philip Parry, 45 26:21
- 2006 Martha Merz, 44 30:39

Master's (Over 40 years):
- 2008 Philip Parry, 45 26:21
- 2006 Martha Merz, 44 30:39

2011 Winning Times (Net Time):

Open:
- Patrick Fernandez, 24 26:23
- Christine Rehwald, 31 32:04

Master's (Over 40 years):
- John Zimmerman, 45 29:00
- Toby Warden, 44 36:42

About the Navy-Air Force Half Marathon and Navy 5 Miler

The Naval Support Activity Washington Morale, Welfare and Recreation (NSAW MWR) Program started the Navy 5-Miler in 2004 in celebration of the Navy's Birthday. The event organization has since transitioned to Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Morale, Welfare and Recreation (JBAB MWR) as a result of the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) initiative. The BRAC initiative merged the Navy's Morale, Welfare and Recreation with the Air Force's Services Division on Anacostia Naval Annex and Bolling Air Force Base, respectively. The mission of JBAB Morale, Welfare and Recreation is to provide quality support and recreational services that contribute to the retention, readiness, mental, physical and emotional well being of our active duty personnel and Department of Defense employees. All proceeds will go to supporting these programs and services that improve the quality of life for the United States active duty military and their families.

Special thank you to our sponsors:
  • Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)
  • Health Net Federal Services
  • Washington Examiner
  • Shutterfly
  • Navy Federal Credit Union
  • Base Supply Center
  • Medieval Times
MWR sincerely thanks and appreciates the sponsors of this event. However, neither the Navy nor any other part of the federal government officially endorses any company, sponsor, or their products or services.