2017 Team TAPS Army Ten-Miler Frequently Asked Questions

Team TAPS is about celebrating the lives of our heroes! When you join our team you not only get to challenge yourself with fitness goals but you do so in honor of the nation’s fallen heroes and for the purpose of supporting the loved ones they left behind. Team TAPS raises awareness and funds through challenge, commitment, and compassion to benefit Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) programs helping surviving military families. For more information about TAPS, please visit www.taps.org.

The first requirement is FUN-raising! We want everyone who joins Team TAPS to enjoy the journey and find the experience rewarding.  Your support and leadership will make us successful as we honor and support the families of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. While not required we encourage all participants to take part in fundraising activities on behalf of Team TAPS. We are here to support you during your training and fundraising as you prepare for your race with Team TAPS. 

Register here! You do not need to register through the Army Ten-Miler website to obtain and secure your running entry. You can do everything right here through Team TAPS! Simply click on the tab on the top left hand side of the page. All fees for the Army Ten-Miler are paid here on our registration website.

Team TAPS Army Ten-Miler Race Slot:
$80 Registration fee

Already Registered for the Army Ten-Miler through the ATM’s website:
$35 Registration fee

The registration fee includes your Army Ten Miler race fee, a Team TAPS signature race singlet/tech tee-shirt, a pre-race breakfast and the Team TAPS HOOAH tent at the finish line for you and your family and friends that are supporting you on race day.

You can still join Team TAPS! Register at our website as Running for TAPS.

We take pride in carrying the names and photos of fallen heroes on our backs to the finish line and knowing they are with us every step of the way! Running in memory of a fallen hero is at the heart of Team TAPS. If you do not have a personal connection to a fallen hero, we offer the option to wear a designation that proclaims you are honoring all fallen heroes. We can  select a hero for you and even connect you with their family. For many of our Team members, this connection has enhanced their race experience and even their fundraising initiatives. For the families, it reminds them their hero is never forgotten and the life and sacrifice of their hero still honored. This is truly a rewarding outreach!

You can select to have a hero be chosen for you when you register for the race with Team TAPS. Once you have registered, we will email you information on your fallen hero and their family beginning the process of introductions. For the Army Ten-Miler, you will be provided a Team TAPS Honor bib to pin to your Team TAPS singlet/ tech tee-shirt on race day.

The website is yours to truly make your own! You can personalize it with your own text and photos about why you are inspired to run and even about your hero. Many of our runners like to post a photo of their fallen hero to show their donors who they will be honoring. The website streamlines the fundraising process by allowing you to upload email contacts direct to the site and send requests using one of our templates or create your own personal templates. The site will also help you track who has made donations in support of your run and allow you to send thank you emails. You will also be able to cut and paste your page’s URL direct onto your social media platforms in order to solicit support as well.

Visit the Official Army Ten-Miler website at: http://www.armytenmiler.com.

If you have any other questions, or if we can be of assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us teamtaps@taps.org or call us at 202-959-TAPS (8277).