Tackle the Tar
- Date Sat 16th May 2026
- Location Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun and fitness at the Tackle the Tar event, happening on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the Rocky Mount Sports Complex in Nash! This exciting annual gathering, hosted by the Rotary Club of Rocky Mount, features a thrilling 5K Obstacle Course Race that challenges participants with over 20 obstacles, including a muddy pit to conquer. The action kicks off with a Kids 1-mile fun run at 8:45 A.M., making it a perfect day for families to come together and enjoy.
Join us for a fantastic day filled with community spirit and camaraderie, all while supporting a great cause. Proceeds from Tackle the Tar go directly toward funding college scholarships for deserving students in the Rocky Mount area. Since its inception, this event has raised over $510,000 to help local youth achieve their educational dreams. Don’t miss out on the fun—every racer will receive a T-shirt, a medal, a goodie bag, and for those over 21, a complimentary beer! Mark your calendars and prepare to tackle the challenges ahead while making a positive impact in your community!
Join us for a fantastic day filled with community spirit and camaraderie, all while supporting a great cause. Proceeds from Tackle the Tar go directly toward funding college scholarships for deserving students in the Rocky Mount area. Since its inception, this event has raised over $510,000 to help local youth achieve their educational dreams. Don’t miss out on the fun—every racer will receive a T-shirt, a medal, a goodie bag, and for those over 21, a complimentary beer! Mark your calendars and prepare to tackle the challenges ahead while making a positive impact in your community!
Organiser's Description
On Saturday, May 16, 2026, the Rotary Club of Rocky Mount is hosting the annual TACKLE THE TAR 5K Obstacle Course Race & Family Fun Day at the Rocky Mount Sports Complex. Our first heat begins with our Kids 1-mile fun run at 8:45 A.M. and festivities will continue until noon.
All proceeds from this event go directly to the funding of college scholarships for deserving students in the Rocky Mount Area. Since 2016, thanks to you, we have raised and awarded over $510,000 in scholarships to youth in our community. Thank you for making such a difference in the lives of so many!
Tackle the Tar is a 5K Obstacle Course Race that begins at the Rocky Mount Sports complex and courses through historic Battle Park and the E.B. Grain Company property. It comes complete with a MUD PIT and 20+ OBSTACLES to overcome. All racers will receive: T-shirt, medal, one free beer (if over 21), and goodie bag.
All proceeds from this event go directly to the funding of college scholarships for deserving students in the Rocky Mount Area. Since 2016, thanks to you, we have raised and awarded over $510,000 in scholarships to youth in our community. Thank you for making such a difference in the lives of so many!
Tackle the Tar is a 5K Obstacle Course Race that begins at the Rocky Mount Sports complex and courses through historic Battle Park and the E.B. Grain Company property. It comes complete with a MUD PIT and 20+ OBSTACLES to overcome. All racers will receive: T-shirt, medal, one free beer (if over 21), and goodie bag.
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600 Independence Dr, Rocky Mount, 27804, NC, United States
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