Runners race the roads of Washington in the 40th annual Army Ten Miler

Group of runners take off running from the start line

The 40th Army Ten Miler, Oct. 13, 2024 in Arlington, Va., and Washington. (Joe Gromelski/Special to Stars and Stripes)

ARLINGTON, Va. — Sam Chelanga, who ran at Liberty University and is now a U.S. Army officer wearing the colors of Fort Liberty, won the 40th Army Ten Miler Sunday on the streets of Arlington, Va., and Washington.

The two-time NCAA champion at 10,000 meters toured the course in a time of 48:39.24, a 4:52 mile pace.

He finished 15 seconds ahead of runner-up Elkanah Kibet, also an Army officer and a sub-2:10 marathoner.

In the women’s race, former U.S. Naval Academy cross country and track standout Elizabeth Sullivan was the winner in a time of 56:57.96,

A 5:42 mile pace that put her 1:21 ahead of runner-up Laura Hanson at the finish line.

About 28,000 runners took part in the race.

Sam Chelanga wins the Men’s 40th Army Ten-Miler, hosted by U.S. Army Military District of Washington, in Arlington, Va, Oct. 13, 2024. (Brandon L. Perry/U.S. Army)

Elizabeth Sullivan is presented with the award for winning the Women’s 40th Annual Army Ten-Miler, hosted by U.S. Army Military District of Washington, in Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 13, 2023. (Brandon L. Perry/U.S. Army)

Elizabeth Sullivan, seen here with Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George.

Among those taking part in the awards ceremony after the 40th Army Ten Miler was women’s champion Elizabeth Sullivan, seen here with Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George. (Joe Gromelski/Special to Stars and Stripes)

The leaders in the first mile of the 40th Army Ten Miler were also leaders at the finish. From left to right are Evans Kibet (3rd), Sam Chelanga (1st), Erick Lara (5th) and Elkanah Kibet (2nd), October 13, 2024 in Arlington, Va. (Joe Gromelski/Special to Stars and Stripes)