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.
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for October 24.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Nashville, TN.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
