MSU University Recreation will be hosting the inaugural Bulldog Fitness Challenge this spring semester.
This challenge consists of multiple events which will test all aspects of your physical fitness over the course of three events in the span of three months. The whole event will also be raising money for the Student Veterans Association which provides money for scholarships among other benefits for student veterans on campus. The winners of the full event will be awarded the Mr. and Mrs. “Bulldog” award and there will be awards for each individual event.
The events are the BulldogX Masterclass, Battle of the Dawgs, and the Veterans 5k/10k and Fun run. More information is given below for each event.
Registration fees
Bulldog Fitness Challenge Closed
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$25.00Jan 26 - Apr 1
Battle of the Dawgs (3/3) Closed
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$15.00
Veterans Run - 5k (4/1) Closed
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$15.00
Veterans Run - 10k (4/1) Closed
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$20.00
Veterans Run - Fun Run (4/1) Closed
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Free
The BulldogX Masterclass is a challenge showcasing the group exercise classes offered here at the Sanderson Center. This event takes place on the night of Feburary 16th, a Thursday night, with the BulldogX Masterclass Night where we will be hosting a large number of classes back to back for all of the students/patrons on campus to come and have fun.
The Battle of the Dawgs event is on March 3rd and will be showcasing a few of the strongman lifts and will be a great opportunity to test your strength in a more realistic way. The events include a deadlift, an overhead press, a medley of carrying various objects, and a keg toss. The winners of this event will be awarded with medals for Mr. and Mrs. MSU Strongman/Strongwoman. There will be food provided along with t-shirts and other swag for all participants. This event will take place outside the front doors of the Sanderson building on the concrete path and the grass areas outside. More information regarding the scoring, parking, schedule of events will be sent out to participants a week prior to the event.
Veterans Run
The 2nd annual Veterans Run 5k/10k will be held on April 1st, 2023 and will be run on the gravel roads at the Mississippi State South Farm facility once again. This event will again be raising money for the Student Veterans Association on campus which helps student veterans pay for a trip to their national convention, NatCon, as well as scholarships and other helpful programs for student veterans. All participants will get a t-shirt, along with their race number when they pick up their packet. The overall male/female for both the 5k/10k will also be awarded cowbells. There will be a 1 mile fun run again for any of the kids or anyone who just wants to come out and have a fun time. More information regarding the schedule and other important information will be sent out a week prior to the event.
Schedule
Packet Pickup: Friday (3/31): 12 - 5pm at the Sanderson Center
Saturday (4/1): 8 - 9am at the Start/Finish Line
Race Check-in: Saturday (4/1): 8 - 9am at the Start/Finish Line
1 mile Fun Run: Saturday (4/1): 8:15am
5k and 10k Start Time: 9am
Cut-off Time: 11am
Awards: 10:30am
Parking
Parking will be at the UREC Recplex. Directions are given below for Apple Maps and Google Maps.
Apple Maps: Search "Recreational Complex" in Starkville Mississippi
Google Maps: Copy this into Google Maps: "C6R3+9P Starkville, Mississippi" for directions
Please contact Calvin Vechinski (crv100@msstate.edu) if you have any questions or concerns
Contact information
- Event contact
- Calvin Vechinski
- crv100@msstate.edu
- Phone
- 256-200-8559