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 teh 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 

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.