Music City Ruck March
Music City Ruck March is a rucking and running race on October 24, 2026 in Nashville, TN.
- Date
- October 24, 2026 (94 days to go)
- Location
- 501 Benton Ave, Nashville, TN
- Sports
- RuckingRunning
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
City 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?
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Rucking
Covering a distance on foot under a weighted rucksack — from timed solo challenges to longer team events.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Nashville than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Music City Ruck March
Oct 24, 2026