Music City Ruck March
- Date
- October 24, 2026
- Location
- 501 Benton Ave, Nashville, TN
- Distance
- Honorary - No Weight · SOLO RUCK · 2-PERSON Relay & more
From the Organizer
Get ready to lace up your boots and be part of an unforgettable journey at the 2026 Music City Ruck March on October 24th!
Music City Ruck is coming back to GEODIS Park—and this year, it’s shaping up to be our biggest, loudest, and most unforgettable ruck yet.
The new race course will be approximately 0.75 mile in length. We will ruck rain or shine.
This event is more than just a walk or ruck march; it's a powerful demonstration of patriotism, camaraderie, resilience, and community. Proudly underwritten by the Bob Woodruff Foundation, this event benefits Operation Stand Down Tennessee.
THIS IS A FREE EVENT FOR ALL!
EVENT DETAILS:
📆 Date: October 24th
📍Location: GEODIS Park - FREE PARKING ON SITE
EVENT DAY SCHEDULE
✯ 7:00 AM Registration & Packet Pickup Opens
✯ 8:00 AM Start
✯ 10:00 AM Course Closes
The schedule is subject to change.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
70°
Typical Low
44°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Shelby Bottoms Nature, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Nashville, TN
Population
684,298
as of 2023
Elevation
496 ft
Nearest Airport
BNA
Nashville International Airport · 7 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Music City Ruck March, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
More Running races near Nashville, TN
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5K
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Music City Ruck March?
- Music City Ruck March is a running race held in Nashville, Tennessee on October 24, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Music City Ruck March?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee at 501 Benton Ave, Nashville, TN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Music City Ruck March?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Music City Ruck March
Oct 24, 2026