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Recreation Center

Herd Fit Games

In 2023, Marshall Recreation launched a series of community events crafted to offer enjoyable competitions. Beyond the thrill of these gatherings lies a laudable cause. A substantial portion of each event’s registration fee directly contributes to the recently established Scholarship and Development Fund.

Sponsored by the Marshall Recreation Center, this fund is a focal point for the Student Recreation Council, playing a pivotal role in fostering the development of our dedicated staff. It not only provides cash scholarships to students it also offers financial assistance to all staff through leadership experiences, facilitating conference participation, and aiding in career development both within and beyond Campus Rec—thus shaping the leaders of tomorrow. 

Register for the HerdFit Games

How It Works

  • Partners complete a .25 mile run, followed by one functional fitness station.
  • This sequence repeats eight times throughout the event.
  • Both partners must complete every run, but you may divide the workout stations however you choose.

Workout Stations

Station 1: 1000m Row
Station 2: 80m Burpee Broad Jump
Station 3: 200m Farmer Carry
Station 4: 120 Bench Hops

Station 5: 100 Kettlebell Swings
Station 6: 75 Plate Thrusters
Station 7: 100m Walking Lunges
Station 8: 80m Plate Drag

Event Schedule

  • 7:15 AM Participant Check-In Opens at the Marshall Rec turf field
  • 8:00 AM Wave One
  • 8:25 AM Wave Two
  • 8:50 AM Wave Three
  • 9:15 AM Wave Four
  • 9:40 AM Wave Five
  • 10:05 AM Wave Six
  • 10:30 AM Wave Seven
  • 10:55 AM Wave Eight
  • 11:20 AM Wave Nine
  • 11:45 AM Wave Ten
  • 12:30 PM Awards Ceremony
    *This is based on a max of 50 teams. The schedule will be adjusted based on the number of teams signed up.
    *Wave times will be emailed out prior to the event. Please be at the starting line at least 5 minutes before your heat for the race briefing.

The HerdFit Games is a two-person fitness race that combines endurance, strength, teamwork, and grit. Teams will tackle 2 miles of running while completing eight challenging fitness stations, including rowing, burpee broad jumps, farmer carries, bench hops, kettlebell swings, plate thrusters, walking lunges, and a final plate drag to the finish.

This event is designed for all fitness levels. Teams may divide station work however they choose, making strategy and teamwork just as important as fitness. Whether you’re competing for a division championship or simply looking for a unique challenge with a friend, the HerdFit Games will push you to work together, dig deep, and earn your finish.

Divisions
Men’s Division
Women’s Division
Coed Division

Team Format

  • Only 50 team spots are available. Registration will close once capacity is reached. 
  • Teams of two
  • Shared station work
  • Both teammates must complete all run segments
  • Both teammates must participate at every station
  • Official time stops when both teammates cross the finish line

Think you and your partner have what it takes?

Find a teammate. Conquer the course. Become a HerdFit Games Champion.

Register here!

Sponsorship Information

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