Tackle the Tar will be held on May 17, 2025 at the Bishop Stadium – adjacent to the Rocky Mount Sports Complex, located at 600 Independence Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 (View Map)

While the heats will be timed, to maximize the funding available for student scholarships, Tackle The Tar does not award cash prizes, however, age group prizes will be awarded.

To maximize the funding available for student scholarships, Tackle The Tar does not award cash prizes, however, age group prizes will be awarded.

Spectators are not allowed on the Tackle the Tar race course. However, the festival area is free and open to the public. Cheering on your runner and taking pictures in the festival and spectator viewing areas is highly encouraged. Please, no outside alcohol allowed. Feel free to bring a chair or blanket. No personal tents, coolers or large umbrellas are allowed on the premises. For safety purposes, only registered participants, event staff and approved media will be allowed on the race course.

Tackle the Tar is a rain or shine event. In the case of dangerous weather that threatens the safety of participants or volunteers, the Rotary Club of Rocky Mount reserves the right to postpone or cancel the event. In the event of a cancellation, there will be no refunds. However, participants will be able to run the next Tackle The Tar event at no cost.

Yes, group rates are available if you plan on running with a group and want to be in the same heat. For more information about qualifying and receiving a group rate, contact us.

Yes, we offer an additional $5 discount off the current price. Because of the changing schedule of prices, you must use the discount code that matches the time period in which you are purchasing tickets. These codes/discount links are available on our registration page.