Tackle the Tar

Tackle the Tar Tackle the Tar is an annual 5K obstacle course race made possible by the Rocky Mount Rotary Club! The first heat begins at 9:00 A.M. www.tacklethetar.com

In May, the Rocky Mount Rotary Club is hosting a TACKLE THE TAR at the Rocky Mount Sports Complex. There’s a 5K OBSTACLE RACE that courses through the Battle Park. It comes complete with a MUD PIT and 15+ OBSTACLES to overcome. Suggestion: Don’t wear your Sunday best to run the course!. RUN FOR A GOOD CAUSE since proceeds from Tackle the Tar will be used to fund scholarships for youth in our area. Suggestion: Run with the idea that you’re sending kids to college.

06/03/2025

We had a record breaking year With 924 runners participating
From 6 different states!!

Drop your city & state below if you’ve signed up for our 2026 race at the discounted price ⬇️

A special thanks to our 2025 sponsors who made this year’s race possible! Their support impacts the lives of so many stu...
06/03/2025

A special thanks to our 2025 sponsors who made this year’s race possible! Their support impacts the lives of so many students in our community!

“Play In The Mud & Send A Kid To College”

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05/21/2025

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CHECK OUT THIS NEW TTT ARTICLE‼️
05/20/2025

CHECK OUT THIS NEW TTT ARTICLE‼️

They raced. They climbed. They crawled. They most certainly conquered.

How cool is this photo!? ZOOM IN & TRY TO FIND YOU & YOUR CREW!! We love Carl Lewis’s creativity! Carl Lewis dropped som...
05/20/2025

How cool is this photo!? ZOOM IN & TRY TO FIND YOU & YOUR CREW!! We love Carl Lewis’s creativity!

Carl Lewis dropped some fantastic race photos from Saturdays event! Go check them out, find your fave, download FOR FREE, and share!

And don’t forget to tag Tackle the Tar and Carl Lewis when you repost — we wanna see your race day shine all over our feed!

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05/20/2025

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05/20/2025

2025. What. A. Race.
Mud, grit, and a whole lot of heart.
This 5K obstacle course brought the challenge—tough terrain, wild obstacles, and just the right dose of friendly competition.

Every runner pushed limits and came out stronger “tackling the tar”.

Shoutout to one of our sponsors, Perspective Lens for capturing these unforgettable moments—start to finish line, slip to sprint, and everything in between.

Tag your squad, share the memories, and drop your favorite part in the comments!

POV: You just conquered the mud and the wildest slip ’n slide to then climb a 16ft wall! Relive the chaos.
05/20/2025

POV: You just conquered the mud and the wildest slip ’n slide to then climb a 16ft wall!

Relive the chaos.

05/19/2025

In your opinion,
What was the toughest 2025 race obstacle?

Thank you for your sponsorship & support PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Rocky Mount!!
05/19/2025

Thank you for your sponsorship & support PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Rocky Mount!!

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In May 2021, the Rocky Mount Rotary Club is hosting TACKLE THE TAR at the Rocky Mount Sports Complex. The first heat begins at 9:00 A.M. We are a 5K OBSTACLE RACE that courses through the Battle Park. It comes complete with a MUD PIT and 18+ OBSTACLES to overcome. 1 Mile Kids Obstacle Course Race (ages 8-13). First Responders/Military Only Race! You don’t want to miss this. Suggestion: Don’t wear your Sunday best to run the course!. RUN FOR A GOOD CAUSE since proceeds from Tackle the Tar will be used to send our local students to our local colleges. Suggestion: Run with the idea that you’re sending kids to college. www.tacklethetar.com