Tackle the Tar
- Date Sat 15th May 2027
- Location Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Event summary
Join us for an exhilarating day of fitness and fun at the annual Tackle the Tar event on Saturday, May 15, 2027, held at the Rocky Mount Sports Complex in Nash. This exciting 5K Obstacle Course Race promises to be a highlight of the year, featuring over 20 challenging obstacles, including a thrilling mud pit that will test your endurance and grit. The festivities kick off at 8:45 A.M. with a Kids 1-mile fun run, ensuring that the whole family can participate in this fantastic day.
Not only will you have an unforgettable experience navigating the course through the scenic Battle Park and E.B. Grain Company property, but you'll also be supporting a great cause! All proceeds from Tackle the Tar go directly towards funding college scholarships for deserving students in the Rocky Mount area. Since its inception in 2016, this event has raised over $510,000 in scholarships, making a significant impact on the lives of local youth. Participants will receive a T-shirt, medal, one free beer (for those over 21), and a goodie bag to commemorate their incredible achievement. Don't miss out on this opportunity to challenge yourself while making a difference in your community!
Not only will you have an unforgettable experience navigating the course through the scenic Battle Park and E.B. Grain Company property, but you'll also be supporting a great cause! All proceeds from Tackle the Tar go directly towards funding college scholarships for deserving students in the Rocky Mount area. Since its inception in 2016, this event has raised over $510,000 in scholarships, making a significant impact on the lives of local youth. Participants will receive a T-shirt, medal, one free beer (for those over 21), and a goodie bag to commemorate their incredible achievement. Don't miss out on this opportunity to challenge yourself while making a difference in your community!
Organiser's Description
On Saturday, May 15, 2027, 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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