Music City Ruck March FAQ
Venue: GEODIS Park
DATE: Saturday, October 24th.
Check-in: 7:00 AM
TIME: Race starts at 8:00 AM
Parking & Check-In
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Enter GEODIS Park into your GPS and follow the event parking signs.
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Volunteers are happy to help direct you.
Bag Policy
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All bags will be searched by security.
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Clear bags will be required except for ruck bags.
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Bags do not need to be zip-tied, but you will be provided with a wristband so your bag doesn't need to be searched again.
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Security’s focus: ensuring no weapons enter the premises.
Staging Area
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The entire event will take place inside GEODIS Park.
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We will provide drinks and snacks.
The Course
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Approximately a 0.75-mile loop on stadium grounds with mixed surfaces and elevation.
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Designed for one-way flow with clear “in” and “out” routes through the staging area.
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You will have two hours to complete as many laps as possible.
Divisions & Pack Weights
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Honorary Division: No weight requirements.
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Weighted Division: Minimum 20 lbs ruck or vest.
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Children may count as weight but must remain with you for the entire march.
Race Course
Lap Tracking
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Each participant or team will carry one lap card.
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After each lap, your card will be punched once the pack is cleared.
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Losing your card will result in laps not counting toward the final score.
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Relay teams must hand off their lap card to the next marcher.
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Laps in progress when the time expires will not be counted.
Restrooms
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You can access the restrooms in the concourse area at GEODIS Park.
Safety & Liability
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No alcohol or weapons allowed on the premises.
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The ruck will take place rain or shine, except in the event of lightning.
- Please see the stadium's inclement weather policy.
Nutrition & First Aid
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We have you covered, and there will be an on-site medical team.
What if our kids are participating in a solo or honorary event, rather than a relay team?
Please follow the directions below.
- Click on Honorary or Solo and start the registration process.
- When asked if you want to join a team, select YES.
- Ask your students to search for your school in the "Join An Existing Team" section. If they don’t see the school's name, they can choose "Start A Team" and enter your school's name as the team name.
If you're having issues, please email us at development@osdtn.org
