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Darby "Escape from the Tower" 13.3K Run

Join this annual run from the Leaning Tower to Camp Darby!

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Note: This event has already passed.

Join us for this annual 13.3K run that begins at the Leaning Tower of Pisa and ends at Camp Darby!

Open to:

  • U.S. Military personnel
  • Adult family members
  • Civilian personnel
  • Local national employees
  • Italian military personnel

Entry Procedures:

  • Register from August 1 - September 15
  • Complete official entry form and payment must be received by September 15
  • Not late registration
  • Absolutely no registration on race day

Course:

  • 13.3 KM
  • Flat blacktop
  • Concrete
  • All clearly marked
  • Water stations approximately every 2.5 miles
  • Medical services on standby

Race Day Reporting: For OPSEC reasons, all race day reporting info will be provided once registered for the race or by calling the POC for the event.

Age Groups:

  • Ages 18 and over
  • Men and women

Awards:

  • Medals awarded to all participants
  • Fastest male and female over all will also receive an additional prize
  • Medals will be awarded immediately to participants at the finish

Paid entries will receive their race number at the Darby Community Club (DCC) on September 19 from Noon - 5 p.m. For Vicenza participants, please inquire with Outdoor Recreation.

Cost

Darby and Vicenza Participants: $20.00 or €20.00

Note for Vicenza Participants:

  • Outdoor Recreation will be taking signups for the run at their facility.
  • Participants will need to provide their own transportation to/from the event.
Registration Information

Register By: September 15 (location: Darby Community Center, Bldg. 204 or Ederle Outdoor Recreation)

Please note:

  • No late registration
  • There will be no race day registration
  • T-shirts will be provided to the first 300 registered runners

For more information, call +39-050965-8233 (DSN 633-8233) or +39-050965-8233 (DSN 633-8234).

  • Darby Fitness Center
  • Hours below are staffed. When "Closed" is listed, 24/7 Access available. Please register your ID card.
  • Military DSN (314)645-8259
  • Hours:
    Monday
    8:00am-7:00pm
    Tuesday
    8:00am-7:00pm
    Wednesday
    8:00am-7:00pm
    Thursday
    8:00am-7:00pm
    Friday
    8:00am-7:00pm
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
    Training Holidays
    8:00am-4:00pm
    US Federal Holidays
    Closed