Events

Campus Recreation offers a variety of special one-time or infrequently occurring events in addition to our normal programming. Look through the schedule to find out more about current events, and check back often as new events are added. Interested in hosting your own event in one of our facilities? Fill out a reservation request.

Current Semester Events

Neon at Night 5K Fun Run

Neon at Night

Neon at Night is a nighttime 5K that will take participants around the campus and features plenty of bright colors and lots of fun. Neon at Night in on April 24 and starts at 8 p.m.

Battleship

Battleship is a 16-round tournament where four-person teams will face off in the attempt to sink their opponent's canoe. Battleship is on April 23 from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Student Fitness Center pool.

Rec-FREE-ate

This program allows Illinois State students living in Residence Halls to participate in a variety of Campus Recreation programming for FREE. Campus Recreation and Housing have partnered to make $5,000 available to students living in Residence Halls for this year and it can be used on any of the below programs. REQUEST A PROGRAM For more information, contact Austin Sproles.

Adaptapalooza

Wheelchair basketball

Adaptapalooza is an opportunity for ISU students, faculty, and staff to participate in a number of adaptive sports including: wheelchair basketball, sitting volleyball, adaptive climb, and Goalball. The event is free and will be held on February 27 at the Student Fitness Center from 5-6:30 p.m.

Guided Adventure & Outdoor Trips
Group use of the Climbing Wall in the Student Fitness Center
Private Group Fitness classes like Yoga, Zumba, or Cycle
Intramural Sports- a sport event just for residence halls students (i.e. Dodgeball for the floor)
Team Building Activities

Past Semester Events

Redbird Rumble

Come on out to Hancock Stadium to compete in a variety of fun competitions and show your Redbird pride. Teams are comprised of 7-12 participants. These fun activities are welcome to everyone and require minimal skill and athleticism. Come join Campus Recreation and participate, cheer, and get into the Homecoming Spirit on Tuesday October 9th. Team uniforms and costumes are highly encouraged! Teams must arrive at the Northwest corner of Hancock Stadium to check in at 6:30 p.m.

This is a free event. Space is limited to the first 40 teams that register with at least 7 participants. Organizations are limited to 2 teams per organization. Organizations may register additional teams, but they will be placed on the waitlist until other groups are given a chance to sign up.

Homecoming 5K

The Homecoming Town and Gown 5K is our annual run/walk through and around campus. It’s a great time to meet old or new friends and challenge yourself, all while surrounded by the colorful autumn trees on campus.

The Homecoming 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run is on October 13 at 8 a.m.