PREPARE. EXECUTE. ACHIEVE. SEPTEMBER 18, 2016 OFFICIAL RACE /NAFHALF

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1 PREPARE. EXECUTE. ACHIEVE. SEPTEMBER 18, 2016 OFFICIAL RACE /NAFHALF

2 2 PHOTO COURTESY OF SCOTT PAULEY TABLE OF CONTENTS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS & RACE OVERVIEW PACKET PICK-UP & RUNNER S EXPO ARRIVING ON RACE DAY RACE DAY POLICIES & RULES: BEFORE, DURING, & AFTER THE RACE COURSE INFORMATION COURSE MAP RACE RESULTS & AWARDS RACE DAY PHOTOS FROM FINISHERPIX BEHIND THE SCENES THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS & VOLUNTEERS.... /NAFHALF #NAFHALF #NAVY5

3 3 PHOTO COURTESY OF TOM BARLEY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS & RACE OVERVIEW FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, :00 pm Packet Pick-Up and Runner s Expo begins 8:00 pm Packet Pick-Up and Runner s Expo ends SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, :00 am Packet Pick-Up and Runner s Expo begins 6:00 pm Packet Pick-Up and Runner s Expo ends SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, :45 am Half Marathon runners begin lining up at the starting line 7:00 am National Anthem and Opening Remarks 7:05 am Half Marathon Wheelchair & Wounded Warrior participants start 7:08 am Half Marathon runners Wave 1 (red bibs) start 7:13 am Half Marathon runners Wave 2 (red, yellow bibs) start 7:20 am Half Marathon starting chute closes; 5 Miler line-up begins 7:40 am 5 Miler Wounded Warrior participants start 7:45 am 5 Miler runners (red, yellow, blue bibs) start 7:50 am 5 Miler starting chute closes to prepare the finish line 8:45 am All runners get turned just before Inlet Bridge to complete 5-mile course 4.75 mi) 9:45 am All runners must reach Half Marathon mile marker #9 (Rock Creek Parkway U-Turn) 10:00 am Awards Ceremony begins 10:15 am Runners who have not reached Half Marathon mile marker #11 must board the SAG vehicle 10:30 am Runners who have not reached Half Marathon mile marker #12 must board the SAG vehicle 10:45 am Runners must complete the course; Timing and scoring ends 11:00 am Roads re-open EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT! IF NOTHING ELSE, READ THIS IMPORTANT TIMES 7:20 am Half Marathon starting chute closes to prepare for the 5 Miler start 7:50 am 5 Miler starting chute closes to prepare for the Half Marathon wheelchair finishers 8:45 am All runners will be turned at the Inlet Bridge, around Half Marathon mile 4.75, to complete the 5 Miler course 10:15 am Runners who do not reach Half Marathon mile marker #11 or each mile mark after by the designated time will be asked to board SAG bus 10:45 am Timing and scoring ends 11:00 am Roads re-open PACKET PICK-UP Packets will NOT be available on race day. RUNNER BIBS We request all runners to write an emergency contact and phone number on the back of their bib in the event a medical emergency occurs. DO NOT hand off your bib number to another runner. Doing so leads to complications with scoring, results, and awards, and especially liability issues in the event of an emergency, as well as runner disqualification. GARMENT CHECK Only the clear bag provided at packet pick-up may be used for Garment Check on race day. Bring it with you if you plan to check some items. Backpacks and bags are not permitted. RACE COURSE The race course will split before the finish line. Half Marathon runners will finish on the left; 5 Miler runners will finish on the right.

4 4 PACKET PICK-UP & RUNNER S EXPO FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, :00 8:00pm 2:20 pm Nationals Ballpark Tours 3:25 pm Nationals Ballpark Tours 4:30 pm Nationals Ballpark Tours 5:30 pm Panel Discussion 6:30 pm Meet & Greet with Nationals Mascot Racing President George SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, :00am 6:00pm 10:35 am Nationals Ballpark Tours 11:45 am Nationals Ballpark Tours 12:00 pm Meet & Greet with Nationals Mascot Screech 1:00 pm Panel Discussion 1:15 pm Nationals Ballpark Tours 2:30 pm Nationals Ballpark Tours LOCATION Nationals Ballpark 1500 S Capital Street, SE Washington, DC (Enter through the Third Base Gate) PARKING Free parking is available in the stadium s Garage B, near the intersection of N street SE and Half street SE. There is also metered street parking around the stadium. METRO Take the green line to the Navy Yard station, then about a half-block South to the Nationals Ballpark. WMATA is currently executing a SafeTrack plan to improve the safety of the metro. This plan impacts normal operations. Visit the WMATA website (wmata.com) to obtain the most up-to-date information about any disruptions, travel times, etc. BALLPARK ACCESS Enter on South Capitol Street SE at the Third Base Gate. Be prepared for mandatory bag check. No outside food or drinks will be allowed. Remove keys, cell phones, and keys from pockets. Each guest will have their bags checked and walk through a metal detector. PACKET PICK-UP Packets MUST be picked up at Packet Pick-Up and the Runner s Expo. Neither bib numbers nor packets will be available race day. Packets will include your bib number with a B-tag, safety pins, a clear bag for race-day Garment Check, complimentary race shirt, and race information. PLEASE NOTE: Only the clear bag provided at packet pick-up may be used for Garment Check on race day. BIB NUMBERS Bib numbers are pre-assigned. Before arriving, we recommend you look up your bib number online at: tinyurl.com/j5bm9ct Log into your ChronoTrack Live account to obtain a copy of your registration receipt or confirmation at: tinyurl.com/j8jlrrz If you forget to bring your number with you, a number look-up area will be available. You can also use your smartphone to access navyhalf.com and click on the link to bib number look-up. Half Marathon participants will have either red (Wave 1) or yellow (Wave 2) colored bibs and the 5 Miler participants will have blue colored bibs to distinguish which race you are participating in. We request all runners write an emergency contact and phone number on the back of your bib in the event of a medical emergency. MY PACKET Bring a print out of your registration receipt or confirmation with a photo ID. FRIEND S PACKET You may pick-up a maximum of 5 packets, including your own. Bring a copy of your friend s registration receipt or confirmation with your own photo ID. Be sure to have your friend s assigned bib number as well. COMPLIMENTARY RACE SHIRT Your complimentary race shirt may be picked up at shirt distribution in the Norfolk Room. VIRTUAL EVENT BAG A couple of days before the race, runners will be ed a Virtual Race Bag full of promotions from event sponsors.

5 /NAFHALF #NAFHALF #NAVY5 RUNNER S EXPO VENDORS When you come to Nationals Ballpark, you will have the opportunity to visit exhibitors with a variety of products and services. GENERATION UCAN The Official Race Nutrition sponsor, get all your race day nutrition needs; UCAN Hydrate, SuperStarch, Protein, and more. G&G OUTFITTERS Get your event merchandise, apparel, and accessories. PACERS Get everything you need for race day; race apparel, accessories, and running shoes. PRIOR RACE SHIRTS & ULTIMATE WARRIOR MEDALS Purchase race shirts from prior years and/or place an order for the 2016 Ultimate Warrior Medal. SPONSORS ARLINGTON PAIN & REHAB GEICO NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION USAA NATIONALS BALLPARK TOURS Tours will meet across from volunteer check in. There will be 3 tours given at each scheduled time, with a maximum of 20 people per tour group. Tours are first come, first served. Tours last about 45 minutes. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 2:20 p.m. 3:25 p.m. 4:30 p.m. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 10:35 a.m. 11:45 a.m. 1:15 p.m. 2:35 p.m. PANEL DISCUSSION Don t just pick up your packet, stop in to hear from our speaker panel. Three knowledgeable speakers will provide tips and insight on what it takes to improve your running and remain injury free. Each speaker will provide an introduction, and then the floor will be open for questions from the audience. ANDIE COZZARELLI MICHAEL MOSES PETE REA PANEL DISCUSSION SPEAKER BIOS ANDIE COZZARELLI is a 2013 graduate of North Carolina State University, where she was a 2-time Division I All-American. As a professional runner, she qualified for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials. This past fall, she ran PR s in both the mile and the half-marathon, was USATF NC s Long Distance Series Winner, and secured a spot at the US 12k Championships where she placed 15th. In addition to running, she s passionate about food and nutrition. She was placed on a gluten-free diet in college due to suspected Celiac disease and has since placed a high significance on the how she fuels her body. MICHAEL MOSES, a U.S. Air Force veteran and a chiropractor for more than 20 years, is the Clinical Director at Arlington Pain & Rehab. He specializes in sports and recreational injuries with a focus on correlating patient lifestyle and occupation. Using a holistic approach to healing, he focuses on individual treatments and rehab programs for each patient, including ergonomic assessments and nutritional education that relieves pain while enhancing recovery and restoring performance and function. Dr. Moses is passionately involved in the fitness community, having been team chiropractor for the USA National Rugby 7s program, USA Touch Rugby, US Marine Corps Cross Country Team, and chiropractor at the CrossFit Games. PETE REA is the Elite Athlete Coach and Coordinator at the ZAP Fitness Team USA Training Center. Since ZAP has opened Rea has guided more than three dozen athletes to Olympic Trials berths in distances from the 1500m to the marathon. Rea s training philosophy is based on a long term view toward success with each program being highly individualized. Rea s athletes are extremely varied in their training based on background and what each body can handle in terms of overall volume and intensity.

6 6 ARRIVING ON RACE DAY ROAD CLOSURES The following roads will close at 5:45 a.m. and re-open at 11:00 a.m. 15th Street, South of Constitution Avenue (3:00 a.m. closure) Independence Avenue SW, West of 14 Street SW 23rd Street SW Lincoln Memorial Circle Arlington Memorial Bridge Rock Creek Parkway Ohio Drive SW East Basin Drive SW Maine Avenue, West of 12th Street SW Raoul Wallenberg Place METRO METRO WILL NOT OPEN UNTIL 7:00 AM RACE DAY! Due to the WMATA SafeTrack Plan (wmata.com/rail/safetrack.cfm), we are unable to provide extended hours of operation for Metrorail on race day. If you were planning to use Metrorail to get to the start of the race, you will need to make alternate plans.

7 /NAFHALF #NAFHALF #NAVY5 PARKING STREET PARKING Public parking is available on the street at a first-come, first served basis. Drivers are responsible for all parking costs incurred and for following any parking requirements or regulations. GARAGE PARKING We have partnered with Parking Panda to help you with identifying parking garages near the start and finish and to reserve your spot in advance. Visit tinyurl.com/jxbx8ar for a list of available garages, rates, and reservations. Drivers are responsible for all parking costs incurred and for following any parking requirements or regulations. BIKING BIKE VALET Two Wheel Valet will be providing free bike valet services to participants on race day. The valet area will be set up along Jefferson Drive SW between 14th Street SW and 15th Street NW. You may drop off your bike starting at 6:00 a.m. and retrieve it after the race. The area will close at 11:30 a.m. on race day. CAPITAL BIKESHARE Washington DC s bike sharing program, Capital Bikeshare, has 350 stations across Washington, D.C., Arlington and Alexandria, Virginia, and Montgomery County, Maryland. Bicycles are available 24 hours per day, and may be checked out and returned to any station that supports the program. For more information, including pricing and locations, visit capitalbikeshare.com. LYFT We have partnered with the ride sharing program Lyft, who is offering Navy-Air Force Half Marathon & Navy 5 Miler participants a special promotion. For information on how to redeem this promotion, registered participants can visit the event website prior to race day at navyhalf.com/race-info/transportation-parking.

8 8 RACE DAY POLICIES & RULES BEFORE THE RACE The Navy-Air Force Half Marathon and Navy 5 Miler Race will be held rain or shine. REGISTRATION No race day registration or packet pick-up. Entry fees are non-refundable. GARMENT CHECK Tents will be provided, for runners only, to check personal belongings. All items must be placed in the clear bag that you received at packet pick-up; no backpacks or bags may be checked. Markers will be provided to write your bib number on your clear bag. Runners assume all responsibility for checked items. The Navy-Air Force Half Marathon and Navy 5 Miler is not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged items. We recommend that you do not check valuable items, including but not limited to jewelry, cell phones, and MP3 Players. DURING THE RACE SAFETY THE SAFETY OF ALL RUNNERS IS OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY. We strongly discourage the use of audio devices (CD players, mobile phones, ipods, MP3 players, etc.) on the race course, due to the reduction in a runner s awareness with his/ her surroundings; especially, from what may be coming from behind you. NOT PERMITTED ON THE RACE COURSE Strollers Baby-Joggers Video Devices Backpacks Pets (*Except Service Animals) Bikes, Rollerblades, Skateboards, etc. PERMITTED ON THE RACE COURSE Heart Rate Monitors GPS Watches Camelbacks, Water Medical Kits Bottles and Belts Energy & Gel Packets PLEASE NOTE: All items are subject to be searched. BIB POLICY Runners are required to wear the official participant bib with the number issued to them on the front of their clothing. SWAPPING IS NOT ALLOWED. Handing-off bib numbers leads to liability issues in the event a medical emergency occurs, and has an adverse impact on scoring, results, and awards. Any unregistered runner that competes with a registered runner s bib number will be disqualified. If the bib number is associated with a team, then that team will be disqualified from competition. FIRST AID & MEDICAL INFORMATION We request all runners write an emergency contact and phone number on the back of your bib in the event a medical emergency occurs. TIME LIMIT All participants must finish the race by 10:45 a.m. when official timing will end. Roads are required to be re-opened at 11:00 a.m. Runners who do not complete the course before 10:45 a.m. will not receive an official race time. Runners who do not meet the following mile marks by the stated time will be asked to board the SAG vehicle. The SAG vehicle will return runners to the finish line. Once on the SAG vehicle, you may not get off. If a runner refuses to board the SAG vehicle, they must follow rules of the road and move to the sidewalks. Mile 9 9:45 am Mile 10 10:00 am Mile 11 10:15 am Mile 12 10:30 am SCORING SIMMCO Data Systems will be providing the official timing of the race. Your bib number must be attached to the front of your clothing. The B-Tag, attached to your bib, is a disposable UHF RFID tag that records a runner s official time. Do not remove the tag from the bib. OFFICIAL TIME Official time begins when a participant crosses the start line and concludes when he/she crosses the finish line. GUN TIME Gun time will be utilized to determine the awards for the top three male and female finishers. All other awards will be determined by net time. WHEELCHAIRS Push-rim and hand cycles will both be scored. If you are a Wheelchair or Wounded Warrior participant, please be aware the course terrain is mostly flat, but does include some hills. AFTER THE RACE POST-RACE FOOD & BEVERAGE A ticket will be attached to the runner s bib number to be exchanged for a pre-packaged box with snacks after the participants finish the race. Generation UCAN will also be in the village area providing UCAN Protein drink to runners. SAVE THE DATE! Keep an eye out on our Facebook page (facebook.com/nafhalf) and in your for an announcement confirming the 2017 Navy-Air Force Half Marathon and Navy 5 Miler!

9 /NAFHALF #NAFHALF #NAVY5 RACE DAY TIMELINES The Navy-Air Force Half Marathon and Navy 5 Miler adheres to a strict timeline for the start, on-course, and finish times of the event. The official race clock will be tracked by race officials. Announcements will be made as time nears the closing of the starting chutes. If you miss the start of your wave, you will not be allowed to start until the next wave. Half Marathon participants who miss the Half Marathon start may join the 5-miler participants. It is the participant s responsibility to be at the start of their wave. No refunds will be issued for missing the start. START 7:00 am National Anthem and Opening Remarks 7:05 am Half Marathon wheelchair and wounded warrior participants start 7:08 am Half Marathon runners Wave 1 (red bibs) start 7:13 am Half Marathon runners Wave 2 (red, yellow bibs) start 7:20 am Half Marathon starting chute closes; 5-Miler line-up begins 7:40 am 5 Miler wounded warrior participants start 7:45 am 5 Miler runners (red, yellow, blue bibs) start 7:50 am 5 Miler starting chute closes to prepare the finish line ON-COURSE 8:45 am All runners get turned just before Inlet Bridge to complete 5 Miler course (Half Marathon mile 4.75) 9:45 am Runners who have not reached Half Marathon mile marker #9 (Rock Creek Parkway U-Turn) must board the SAG vehicle 10:00 am Runners who have not reached Half Marathon mile marker #10 must board the SAG vehicle 10:15 am Runners who have not reached Half Marathon mile marker #11 must board the SAG vehicle 10:30 am Runners who have not reached Half Marathon mile marker #12 must board the SAG vehicle FINISH LINE: 10:45 am Runners must complete the course; Timing and scoring ends PHOTO COURTESY OF TOM BARLEY

10 10 PHOTO COURTESY OF TOM BARLEY PHOTO COURTESY OF MICHELLE GORDON COURSE INFORMATION & MAP RACE ROUTES MILE MARKERS & DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE Mile markers are located at every mile along the course. Course mile markers and directional signs are color coded depending on race; Half Marathon mile markers are red, and 5 Miler mile markers are blue. FINISH LINE The race course will split before you reach the finish line. Half Marathon runners are to stay to their left and 5 Miler runners to their right. COURSE SUPPORT WATER STATIONS, UCAN STATIONS, & PORTA JOHNS STATION LOCATION ON COURSE AVAILABLE AT STOP START Washington Monument UCAN Hydrate, Superstarch Water Porta Johns WATER STATION 1 WATER STATION 2 Near HM mile 2.5 5M mile 2.75 Near HM mile 4.5 5M mile 3.75 UCAN Hydrate Water Porta Johns UCAN Hydrate Water Porta Johns WATER STATION 3 Before HM mile 7.0 UCAN SuperStarch (Fuel) WATER STATION 4 Near HM mile 8.75 WATER STATION 5 Near HM mile 11.0 WATER STATION 6 Near HM mile 12.0 FINISH Washington Monument UCAN Hydrate Water Porta Johns UCAN Hydrate Water Porta Johns UCAN Hydrate Water UCAN Protein, Hydrate Water Porta Johns VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE WATER STOP! Groups and organizations that have Adopted-A-Water Station are encouraged to cheer runners along the course. A voting station will be available at the Information Tent after all race participants finish to vote for your favorite water station. FIRST AID & MEDICAL Start, Finish, and along the course provided by LifeStar Response and GW MFA Event Medical Staffing. We request that all runners write an emergency contact and phone number on the back of your bib in the event a medical emergency /NAFHALF #NAFHALF #NAVY5

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12 12 RACE RESULTS & AWARDS FINISHER S MEDAL All finishers will receive a Finisher s Medal signifying their achievement in the Half Marathon or 5 Miler. Volunteers will be handing out the Finisher s Medals just past the finish line. AWARDS The awards ceremony is scheduled to start at 10:00 a.m. RESULTS Your bib number will have a QR code to scan and look up your unofficial results. CEREMONY Awards will be presented to the Half Marathon and 5 Miler male and female winners (1st, 2nd & 3rd) in the following categories: Overall, Masters, and Wounded Warrior. First place awards in each of the team categories will also be presented. Age group winners and 2nd & 3rd place teams must pick-up their awards at the awards tent after the race. There will be no duplication of awards. INDIVIDUAL AWARDS (1ST, 2ND & 3RD PLACES) Overall Male & Female (Gun time) Masters (40+) Male & Female (Chip time) Wounded Warrior Male & Female (Chip time) Age Group Categories (Chip time): & Over PHOTO COURTESY OF MICHELLE GORDON TEAM AWARDS (CHIP TIME) Military Challenge Corporate Challenge Open Challenge THE ULTIMATE WARRIOR MEDAL The Ultimate Warrior medal is an achievement medal for those who participate in 3 United States Military organized races. Pre-ordered medals will be mailed to participants who have purchased them a few weeks after the 2016 Navy-Air Force Half Marathon and Navy 5 Miler. A limited number of medals are available. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Participate in 3 races organized by a United States military service branch (Air Force, Army, Marine, or Navy). One race must be the Navy-Air Force Half Marathon or Navy 5 Miler. Must complete races between September 21, 2015 and September 18, (The timeframe for the 2017 Ultimate Warrior Medal will be from September 19, 2016 through the 2017 Navy-Air Force Half Marathon and Navy 5 Miler Race /NAFHALF #NAFHALF #NAVY5

13 RACE DAY PHOTOS 13 Finisher NEVER FORGET YOUR RACE! Finisher Pix is the Official Photographer for capturing your exciting moments at the 2016 Navy-Air Force Half Marathon and Navy 5 Miler. Runner photos will be taken along the course by professional photographers. Bib numbers must be worn on your chest so that you can be identified in the photos hours after the event, your personal race photos will be available at the following website: PHOTO TIPS Notice our photo spots and smile into the camera even if it hurts! Please be sure you have your bib number visible at all times so you are able to look up your photo after the Race Smile & celebrate when you cross the finish line! GET YOUR NAVY-AIR FORCE HALF MARATHON & 5 MILER PHOTOS ON YOUR TIMELINE FOR FREE! Get the FinisherPix Facebook App and a selection of your personal race images will be automatically posted to your Facebook timeline for free as soon as the photos are available. Simply click on the link, type in your BIB number and accept the installation of the app to your profile. FURTHER INFO & CONTACT INFORMATION Support@FinisherPix.com PHOTO COURTESY OF MICHELLE GORDON FinisherPix.com facebook.com/finisherpix HALF MARATHON EVENT RECORDS 5 MILER Overall Male Patrick Fernandez 1:07:52 (2013) Overall Female Martha Nelson 1:19:52 (2015) Masters Male Patrick Kuhlmann 1:13:25 (2015) Masters Female Jackie Gruendel 1:24:18 (2015) Overall Male Michael Franklin 24:52 (2013) Overall Female Stephanie Bryan 29:06 (2015) Masters Male Philip Perry 26:22 (2008) Masters Female Martha Merz 30:39 (2006)

14 14 BEHIND THE SCENES BECOME A PART OF CHEER ALLEY! Want to be part of the race but aren t a runner? Spectators of all ages are encouraged to participate by cheering on our runners during the final stretch of the Race! Cheer Alley is located on 15th Street, between Jefferson Drive and Independence Avenue South. We also encourage spectators and cheerleaders to create motivational signage to help energize runners to reach the Finish Line! SHIRT & FINISHER MEDAL DESIGN CONTEST 2016 WINNER Congratulations to Scott Whipple for designing the winning runner s shirt and inspiring the finisher medals. Scott will receive prizes for his winning design on stage at the award ceremony on Race Day! 2017 SHIRT & FINISHER S MEDAL DESIGN CONTESTS We will be holding another runner s shirt contest and finisher s medal concept design contest for the 2017 event. Keep an eye on the event website and follow our Facebook page for more information about design and submission specifications. ABOUT JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING MWR (MORALE, WELFARE, & RECREATION) Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB), a component of Warfighter & Family Readiness, is a comprehensive network whose goal is to provide quality support and recreational services that contribute to and enhance the lives of service members, their families, military retirees, Department of Defense employees, and other eligible participants. MWR strives to provide a quality of life to the Navy-Air Force Family that is commensurate with their sacrifice and service. MWR s mission is to foster and support high productivity for our Navy-Air Force audience through mental and physical fitness, personal growth, a sense of community, positive values and Family well-being. NAVY-AIR FORCE HALF MARATHON & 5-MILER HISTORY The Navy-Air Force Half Marathon is an annual race hosted by JBAB s MWR. This prestigious race began as the Navy 5 Miler, which the Naval Support Activity Washington MWR started in 2004 in celebration of the Navy s Birthday. The event organization has since transitioned to JBAB s MWR as a result of the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) initiative. The BRAC initiative merged the Navy s MWR on Anacostia Naval Annex with the Air Force s Services Division on Bolling Air Force Base. This year marks the Half Marathon s 5th year, and the 5 Miler s 13th. Each Race begins and finishes at the Washington Monument on the National Mall in Washington, DC. This year, the Navy-Air Force Half Marathon and 5 Miler welcomes a record crowd for the event, with more than 8,500 registered runners. All proceeds from the 2016 Navy-Air Force Half Marathon and 5 Miler will go to supporting MWR s programs and services, helping to further improve the quality of life for the United States active duty military and their /NAFHALF #NAFHALF #NAVY5

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16 THANK YOU We sincerely thank each and every one of our sponsors for their generous support of the 2016 Navy-Air Force Half Marathon & Navy 5 Miler. We are extremely grateful for their help in making this event possible! PRESENTED BY Finisher NEITHER THE NAVY NOR ANY PART OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALLY ENDORSES ANY COMPANY, SPONSOR, OR THEIR PRODUCTS OR SERVICES. We consider our volunteers the Most Valuable Players of the 2016 Navy-Air Force Half Marathon & 5 Miler. This event would not be a success without their support. 579 MDG 659 ISRG AAFES (The Exchange) Alexandria Division Naval Sea Cadets Corps. American Society of Association Leadership (ASAE) American Society of Military Comptrollers, Washington Chapter Andrew D. Turner Squadron Diamond n Ruff Boxing Team Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling CYP Kappa Epsilon Psi Military Sorority, Inc. Clinton Chapter Marine Barracks Washington Medical, Pentagon, Quantico & Branch Health Clinic Washington Navy Yard Naval Criminal Investigative Service Headquarters Naval Health Clinic Annapolis Navy Cyber Warfare Development Group Navy Lodge Northern District NSA Bethesda USUHS Potomac Job Corps Center, Washington DC Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) United States Navy Ceremonial Guard White House Communications Agency