Fort Smith General Darby Challenge
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Fort Smith Darby Challenge
The Fort Smith Darby Challenge is an annual military-inspired ruck march and race held in downtown Fort Smith on April 25, 2027. The event honors a Fort Smith native military leader and recognizes the relationship with the city's Italian sister cities, Cisterna and Nago-Torbole.
Distances and participation formats include:
- 13.1 miles
- 10K
- 5K
Participants may ruck, run, or walk, and a virtual participation option is offered. The event is non-sanctioned but timed. All finishers receive medals, and top times receive special recognition.
Proceeds from the event benefit the Darby House and the Fort Smith Museum of History, both 501(c)(3) organizations. Event merchandise and commemorative items have been issued in limited quantities in past years, including T-shirts, coins, and a coffee mug, with some items available only with registration or at the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
