2021 VIRTUAL Navy Ten Nautical Miler
powered by USAA
Proudly presented by Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department
Naval Support Activity Mid-South - Millington, TN
Online registration is open April 6 - June 6, 2021.
10NM Adult entry fee (over 12 yrs. old) $45
10NM Military Active Duty entry fee $40
1NM kid's race entry fee (4-12 yrs.) $15
Register early to guarantee you will receive
our limited edition finishers medal (Navy10NM anchor.)
Note those registering after May 28 may receive a race packet after June 6.
VIRTUAL EVENT MAY 23 - JUNE 6, 2021
This year ALL will participate virtually! We would have loved to see everyone on site in person but, since that is not possible we are embracing our virtual event as an opportunity for all prior runners (no matter where they are stationed/living) to participate in our 2021 VIRTUAL Navy Ten Nautical Miler powered by USAA event! This event is designed for EVERYONE, ANYWHERE, including our deployed Service Members. We are hoping all will take this as an opportunity to reboot their personal fitness efforts and use this event as something to inspire them to keep moving forward to achieve fitness goals they set for themselves.
All those that register to participate will receive a race packet
including a limited edition finishers medal (Navy10NM Anchor,)
custom designed poly blend race shirt, race bib and a branded novelty item via postal mail.
Although there will not be any awards presented...
all participants are encouraged to record their "results" on our website,
print a custom finisher certificate, wear their swag with pride,
and tag us on social media #NAVY10NM and/or @ Navy10nm.
HOW DO I COMPLETE THE VIRTUAL NAVY TEN NAUTICAL MILER?
You can complete your virtual run anytime May 23 through June 6. For our virtual race you are on the honor system to track and record your race time. Everyone is encouraged to meet the goal of completing 10 nautical miles (11.508 miles about a half marathon) in one session less than 4 hours. Only the performance of a distance based exercise (run/walk/handcycle)— indoor or outdoor should be counted towards completion of this race. You'll have to finish your total of 10 nautical miles before June 6, 2021. The results site will turn off on this date.
HOW DO I GET MY RACE SWAG?
When you register you will have the option to have a packet placed in mail or to pick up in person.
Shipping dates are tentatively planned for: May 17, May 31, June 4 and June 14.
Our 1st in-person packet pick up was held noon - 6 p.m. May 21 at the N-85 Gym 7915 Memphis Ave. Millington, TN 38053.
Our 2nd in-person packet pick up is scheduled to be held 1:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. June 1 at the Navy Exchange (NEX) 555 Tarawa Ave. Millington, TN 38053.
WHY 10 NAUTICAL MILES?
Our unique race distance represents the distance from a ship to the horizon line; a distance for which our military battled when they stormed Normandy in June of 1945. Our runners gladly take on that challenge to commemorate the work of our US Military. For you landlubbers, a 10 nautical mile race is similar in length to a half-marathon.
WHO BENEFITS FROM THE PROCEEDS?
This event is hosted by the Naval Support Activity Mid-South Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Program. All proceeds benefit the Mid-South Military Community. Our organization directly gives back to our sailors and their families by providing quality of life enhancing programs and facilities for them while they are stationed here. Essentially, the Navy community benefits from any proceeds from the event. MWR Quality of Life programs support the 50,000+ members of our local Navy Mid-South Military Family community. MWR provides healthy and affordable fitness and recreation opportunities at Naval Support Activity Mid-South in Millington TN. The local MWR operates gymnasium and fitness center, free movie theater, golf course, discount ticket office, gear rental center, youth and teen recreation centers, child care centers, food and beverage facilities, and more. Thank you for supporting our Sailors and their families!
FOR OUR OVERSEAS COMMANDS AND SHIPS OUT TO SEA
Those that attached to overseas commands or ships out to sea that are interested in participating,
please contact our Navy MWR Mid-South Fitness Director at ronald.heninger1@navy.mil or 901-874-5159
to arrange for shipment of race packets with race swag to your command and/or ship.
If you have additional questions please send a message to mwrwizard@gmail.com.