Army Ten-Miler at the Pentagon: 2027 date, closures, parking

Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Race facts come from the Army Ten-Miler, run by the U.S. Army Military District of Washington; road closures from the race’s arrive and depart page, which reprints Arlington County’s traffic alert.

The Army Ten-Miler is the Army’s own 10-mile race, and it starts and finishes at the Pentagon. The race says it draws more than 35,000 runners and 900 teams, from service members and wounded warrior athletes to first-time runners, and that it has raised more than $16 million for Army morale, welfare and recreation programs since 1985. Official site: armytenmiler.com.

What this means for you

• Next race: Sunday, Oct. 10, 2027, at 8 a.m. The 2026 race was Sunday, Oct. 11, and sold out.
• Registration: 2027 registration is open now, with a $25 early discount.
• Roads: Route 110 closes between Rosslyn and Crystal City for most of race morning.
• Parking: none at the Pentagon. Use Pentagon City or Crystal City garages, or Metro.

When it is

The race is held each October. The 2026 race was Sunday, Oct. 11, and registration sold out. The 2027 race is Sunday, Oct. 10, 2027, at 8 a.m., according to the race’s registration page on Race Roster. It will be the 43rd running.

The 2026 race day schedule gives a good idea of the morning:

Where it is

Start line activities, the finish area, the Hooah Tent zone and the reunion area are in the Pentagon North Lot. The course runs from the Pentagon into Washington past its landmarks and back. Runners enter their start corrals through the Pentagon South Lot, and garment check is in the lower bus terminal at the Pentagon Metro station.

Road closures

These were the 2025 Arlington closures, from Arlington County’s traffic alert; the county posts a new one in race week.

• 5 to 9 a.m.: Army Navy Drive from South Hayes Street to South Fern Street, South Fern Street between 12th Street South and Army Navy Drive, and exit 8A on southbound I-395.
• 5 to 10 a.m.: eastbound Wilson Boulevard from North Kent Street to Route 110, and westbound I-66 from Washington to exit 73.
• 5 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Army Navy Drive from South Fern Street to 12th Street South, South Eads Street from 12th Street South into the Pentagon reservation, I-395 exits 8B, 9 and 10A, and the I-395 HOV ramps at Pentagon City and South Eads Street.
• 5 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Route 110 in both directions between Rosslyn and Crystal City, and exit 75 on eastbound I-66.
• 7:45 to 10 a.m.: North Lynn Street from westbound I-66 (exit 73) to Key Bridge, and Fort Myer Drive from Key Bridge to Langston Boulevard.
• 7:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: 12th Street South between South Eads Street and Long Bridge Drive (residents can reach their garages), and Long Bridge Drive between 12th Street South and Boundary Channel Drive.
• 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: exit 8C on southbound I-395.

The Pentagon North Parking lot and Boundary Channel Drive were closed from 4 a.m. to 4 p.m. For county road notices, see our road closures page.

Parking and getting there

There is no race parking at the Pentagon. The race’s arrive and depart page sends runners and spectators to:

• Fashion Centre at Pentagon City (paid), entrances at 850 Army Navy Drive and 955 15th St. S.
• Crystal City garage (free), entrance at 1750 Crystal Drive, about half a mile’s walk.

Rideshare and taxi drop-off is at 12th Street South and South Hayes Street, in front of Fashion Centre. Metro opened at 6 a.m. on race day in 2026, and the Pentagon station is at the start.

What to know

• No backpacks or gym bags are allowed at the race. Review the race’s security rules before you go.
• Spectators can ride the free event shuttle from the Pentagon South Lot to the finish, the Hooah Tent zone and the reunion area, 4 a.m. to 1 p.m. Strollers and wheelchairs are welcome; expect waits of 10 to 15 minutes at peak times.
• Bibs are picked up only at the expo before race day; there is no race-day pickup.
• Rain or shine: the race says it runs in any weather, with no refunds or deferrals.
• Runners must be 13 or older.

More race weekends in Arlington

Two weeks after the Ten-Miler, the Marine Corps Marathon starts on Route 110 and finishes at the Marine Corps War Memorial. For the rest of the month, see things to do in Arlington this month.

Frequently asked questions

When is the Army Ten-Miler in 2027?

Sunday, Oct. 10, 2027, at 8 a.m., according to the race’s registration page. The 2026 race was Sunday, Oct. 11.

Where does the Army Ten-Miler start?

At the Pentagon in Arlington. Start line activities, the finish area, the Hooah Tent zone and the reunion area are in the Pentagon North Lot.

Where do you park for the Army Ten-Miler?

Not at the Pentagon. The race points runners and spectators to the paid garage at Fashion Centre at Pentagon City or the free Crystal City garage at 1750 Crystal Drive.

What roads close for the Army Ten-Miler?

In 2025, Route 110 closed in both directions between Rosslyn and Crystal City from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m., with morning closures on Army Navy Drive, South Eads Street, Long Bridge Drive and several I-395 exits.

How many people run the Army Ten-Miler?

The race says it draws more than 35,000 runners and 900 teams, and that more than 488,000 runners have finished it since 1985.