Music City Ruck March 2026 — Nashville, TN

Date
October 24, 2026
Location
Nashville, TN
Venue
501 Benton Ave
Start Time
9:00 AM
Entry Fee
$0.00
Events
Honorary - No Weight, SOLO RUCK, 2-PERSON Relay, 3-PERSON Relay, 4-PERSON Relay, 5-PERSON + Relay
Includes
T-Shirt
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Music City Ruck March is a free ruck event held in Nashville, Tennessee on October 24, 2026. Starting at 9:00 AM from 501 Benton Ave, this event combines rucking and walking for participants looking to test their fitness while carrying weight. There are no entry fees, making it an accessible option for athletes wanting to experience a ruck format or use it as part of their training regimen. Rucking events challenge participants to complete specified distances while wearing a weighted pack, building strength and endurance in a format that has grown popular among functional fitness athletes and military-style training enthusiasts. This Nashville event offers a straightforward way to participate in a structured ruck without financial barriers to entry.

From the Race 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Music City Ruck March 2026 — Nashville, TN?

Music City Ruck March 2026 — Nashville, TN takes place on October 24, 2026. The race is held in Nashville, Tennessee.

Where is Music City Ruck March 2026 — Nashville, TN held?

Music City Ruck March 2026 — Nashville, TN is held at 501 Benton Ave in Nashville, Tennessee.

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