Special Events
Come join your fellow Cougs at University Recreation's special events. Click on any of the events below to expand the selection for more information.
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Family Weekend
Family Weekend: April 4-6
Whoever your Coug Family is, celebrate Family Weekend with University Recreation! Find the full calendar of events at family.wsu.edu.
Free SRC & Chinook Access
Students, bring your family to the SRC or Chinook during Family Weekend for free. Just have them sign in at the membership desk when you arrive and have them experience all the great amenities available to you. If your family members plan to use our facilities while you are at class or work, they can purchase a day pass or special event weekend pass.
Friday, April 4
CougCycle: The Era's Tour - Taylor Swift Themed Ride | 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. | SRC 252
Join us for a magical ride through Taylor Swift’s greatest hits! Pedal to the beat of her iconic anthems, from fearless throwbacks to her most recent chart-toppers. Whether you're ready to shake it off or channel your inner mastermind, this ride is perfect for Swifties and cycling enthusiasts alike. Get ready to sweat, sing, and ride like you’re the main character!Saturday, April 5
Les Mills BODYPUMP Launch Party | 10:20 to 11:20 a.m. | SRC 256
Join us for our free Les Mills Launch event weekend! We will be premiering all the latest releases from Les Mills International. We will have prize giveaways and more!
BODYPUMP features the best weight-room exercises like squats, presses, lifts and curls. Great music, awesome instructors! Perfect for all fitness levels. Bring the whole Coug family and kick your weekend off with some group fitness magic.
Saturday, April 5
Self-Defense and Escape Clinic | 1:00 p.m. to 3:30p.m. | SRC 256
Join us for an engaging yet serious hands-on seminar focused on risk reduction and personal safety, designed to equip students with skills for escaping high-risk situations. We’ll discuss and practice specific responses for situations like being grabbed or pinned on the ground by a larger or stronger aggressor. Don’t miss this chance to learn life-saving strategies from an expert in the field!
Saturday, April 5
Dodgeball and Donuts Tournament | 10:00 a.m. to Noon | SRC Court 1
Join us for a Family Weekend dodgeball tournament with donuts provided for participants! Drop-in for free with family, friends, or as an individual to be placed on a team.
Saturday, April 5
Family Fitness Challenge: Strict Curl | 10:00a.m. to Noon | SRC Lounge
Compete for the title of strongest Coug family member! Show off those biceps and put up as much weight as you can on a strict curl. Awards will be mailed to the heaviest curls for Coug Moms, Dads, Sisters and Brothers. No registration required, stop by and test your strength! -
Cougar Classic
Cougar ClassicRegister by March 28
Join University Recreation in our fourth annual power lifting competition: the Cougar Classic. Show us your max effort on the BIG 3: Bench Press, Back Squat and Deadlift. This is a raw power lifting meet in which a belt, chalk, and knee sleeves are permitted. A singlet is not required, but feel free to wear one if you would like. The competition will be based off relative strength using the Wilks Formula so there will be no weight divisions. There will be divisions for male and female lifters.
Winners for each division (male/female) will earn the right to be titled “Strongest on the Palouse” and will be awarded a trophy. Second and third place for each division will be awarded a medal. Finally, the individual with the overall highest Wilks score will be awarded the Cougar Classic Championship Belt!
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Rugged Coug Race
Rugged Coug Race: April 12
The Rugged Coug Race is an approximately 5K (3.1 mile) obstacle race on the WSU campus. Racers should expect to find physical elements on the course such as a wall scale, tire flips, off-road running, sandbag carries, and more. Community members are welcome along with students, faculty, spouses, or partners.
What to expect
Check-in for the 2025 Rugged Coug Race will be from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., April 12, 2025 at Valley Road Playfields. Please be sure to show up early to pick up your shirt and race packet. The race will end at the Student Recreation Center Backyard. You will receive an email from the race director before the race with all the information you need.
Parking will be available at Valley Road Playfields or the Student Recreation Center.
Eligibility
This event is open to anyone who is 12 years of age or older.
Divisions
Open heats offer obstacles with modification options. Elite heats offer no modifications is recommended for runners who are more competitive.
Register by April 7 at Noon*
*Registrations will be taken on the day of the race if spots are available.
Please contact Oliver Werner (oliver.werner@wsu.edu) with any questions.
Elite
This heat will consist of runners who are more competitive and are here to complete each obstacle without needing an alternative. If an obstacle is failed, an additional physical challenge will be given to complete.
Open
- Heat 1: 10:05 a.m.
- Heat 2: 10:10 a.m.
- Heat 3: 10:15 a.m.
- Heat 4: 10:20 a.m.
- Heat 5: 10:25 a.m.
- Heat 6: 10:35 a.m.
- Heat 7: 10:40 a.m.
- Heat 8: 10:45 a.m.
- Heat 9: 10:50 a.m.
- Heat 10: 10:55 a.m.
- Heat 11: 11:00 a.m.
This heat is meant for all runners looking to have fun and choose their challenges as they go. If you choose not to complete an obstalce, please ask the staff members for an alternative challenge.
Youth
This registration is for youth only (age 12-17yrs). Youth can join the heat time of their choosing and run with friends, parents, or guardians. All youth must have a parent or guardian present at the race.
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Pullman Pulldown
Pullman Pulldown: March 29th
Come check out our Bouldering Competition! Now part of the Northwest Collegiate Climbing Circuit!
Whether you are a beginner or a more advanced climber, everyone is welcome to attend and participate in the Pullman Pulldown Bouldering Competition at the SRC Climbing Wall. This event provides the opportunity for fun and friendly competition between everyone in our climbing community.
Levels
There will be four levels of competition: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Open.
Prizes
Prizes will be awarded to the winners in each category. Participants will receive a free crossbody bag with their registration.
Schedule of Events
9am: Registration Opens
10am-12:30pm: Heat 1
12:30am-3:00PM: Heat 2
Collegiate teams - please limit your registration to no more than 15 climbers.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made up until 2 weeks prior to the event will receive a full refund. Cancellations made within 1 week prior to the event receive 50% refund. Sorry, no refunds are given after March 25.
