Tackle the Tar

Tackle the Tar is a 5K obstacle course race held in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, hosted by the Rotary Club of Rocky Mount. There are 15+ obstacles along the course. There are heats for competitive runners, as well as fun run heats. There is even a shorter course for kids to traverse. The annual event raises funds for local scholarships for students and, to date, has awarded over $600,000 dollars in scholarship funds since its inception. This year, the event will be held on May 17th, 2025.