Tackle the Tar
About this race
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 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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Obstacle race
Kid's Fun Run
Competitive
Competitive Heat 2
Competitive Heat 3
Fun Run
Fun Run Heat 2
Fun Run Heat 3
Fun Run Heat 4
First Responders
Local College
Halifax Schools
Fun Run Heat 5
Typical race-day weather
Based on 5 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Rocky Mount.
About Rocky Mount
Tackle the Tar takes place in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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