The Navy Ten Nautical Miler 2011

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Why a nautical 10 miler on the anniversary of D-Day? Because it's approximately 10 nautical miles from the horizon to the beach, and that means that's how far the Allied Forces had to travel, under threat of German mortars, before they were on dry land. For you landlubbers,... a 10 nautical mile race is similar in length to a half-marathon. It is equal to 11.5078 statute miles. A nautical mile is approximately the distance of one minute of arc of latitude on the earth's surface and 10 nautical miles is the approximate distance from the seashore to the horizon. Sailors throughout history have used this form of measurement as opposed to statute miles or kilometers. Proceeds from the race go to support Fisher House, a non-profit organization that provides "comfort homes" to the families of military personnel going through treatment at major military medical facilities, similar to the services provided by Ronald McDonald Houses at civilian children's hospitals. read more