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Tackle the Tar

Sat May 17, 2025 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 US Directions

Events

Kid's Fun Run

8:45AM EDT

Competitive

9:00AM EDT

Competitive Heat 2

9:10AM EDT

Competitive Heat 3

9:20AM EDT

Fun Run

9:30AM EDT

Fun Run Heat 2

9:40AM EDT

Halifax Schools

9:50AM EDT

Fun Run Heat 4

10:00AM EDT

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://www.tacklethetar.com/runner-central.

Place

600 Independence Dr
Rocky Mount, NC US 27804

Description

On Saturday, May 17, 2025, 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 Kid’s 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.

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