Tackle the Tar 2026 - 5K Obstacle Course Race

Tackle the Tar 2026 | 5K Obstacle Course Race

Rocky Mount, NC

RACE DATE: May 16, 2026

ONLINE REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 12PM

Special Sale: Prices will increase until Race Day (Ranging from $30 to $75)

Traverse the treacherous terrain located in and around the Rocky Mount Sports Complex and throughout Battle Park.

This 5K race is packed with more than 20 obstacles!

For full details, visit us online at www.tacklethetar.com.

Competitive Heats and Fun Runs

2026 Heat Schedule

• 8:45am Kids Run Heat
• 9:00am - Competitive Heat
• 9:10am - Competitive Heat
• 9:20am - Competitive Heat
• 9:30am - Fun Run Heat
• 9:40am - Fun Run Heat
• 9:50am - Fun Run Heat
• 10:00am - Fun Run Heat
• 10:10am - The Jim Dickens First Responders Run Heat
• 10:20am - College Run

*Note - All Heats Will Be Timed, with the exception of the 1 mile kids run.

How old do you need to be to run?

A: You must be at least 14 years old on the day of the race to run Tackle the Tar 5K Obstacle Race. However, kids ages 8-13 are encouraged to race at 11:15 a.m. in our 1 Mile Kids Obstacle Race.

Participants ages 14-15 must run with a parent or guardian over 18.

Participants 16-17 may run in the fun run only, but must have completed a Parental Consent Form (DOWNLOAD HERE).

All other participants 18+ are free to run in any race with the completion of the Participant Waiver Form (DOWNLOAD HERE)

If you or your child do not have a photo ID, you must still provide proof of your identity and verification of your age. (We need to know you’re old enough to run and that you are who you claim to be). You may consider bringing a combination of the options listed below:

For identification, we will accept photocopies of your:

• Passport
• Membership Card
• Student ID
• License

For more information about rules, regulations, and what to expect, visit us online at TTT RUNNER CENTRAL.

T-shirt, medal, and goodie bags are not guaranteed for anyone that registers after 5/1/26.

1-Mile Kids Obstacle Race

Kids 8-13 years of age will be racing through a 1 mile obstacle course designed with them in mind. Cost is $30.00.

GET INVOLVED! - We Need Volunteers

Have Fun. Make a Difference. Tackle the Tar 2026 is scheduled for May 16, 2026. Sign up to make a difference today.

It takes lots of dedicated volunteers to make this event a success. Thank you for being willing to make a difference through this exciting event.

All Tackle the Tar volunteers will receive:

• Free Tackle the Tar Volunteer T-Shirt (Only guaranteed if you sign up before May 1, 2026)

• Coupon Code to purchase race tickets for half the price.

Choose from three Volunteer Tracts for race day:

• Saturday - Early Bird - 7AM - 10:30 AM Volunteer
• Saturday - Morning Warriors - 8AM - 11AM Volunteer

• Saturday - All Day Warriors - 8AM - 1PM Volunteer

• Saturday - Wrap-Up Crew - 10:30AM - 1PM Volunteer

We also need volunteers to help us with set-up:

• Friday Night Event Help - 5PM - 8PM

Need volunteer hours? We will sign off to help you reach your goal.

Learn more about Tackle the Tar at tacklethetar.com

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