Events

Upcoming Events

Photo of metro golf tournament participants

Metro Golf Tournament

Join us for the annual faculty and staff golf tournament!

Participants running in the Homecoming 5K run

Homecoming 5K

Join us for the annual Homecoming 5K! This year’s Homecoming route is a scenic one throughout the UTA campus. Both walking and running entries are accepted. All proceeds will go to the UTA Emergency Assistance Fund. Open to all UTA students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members.

Students participating in annual RecFest event

RecFest

Stop by to cool off and enjoy this one of a kind water themed event. Food, activities, giveaways, swimming, sports, and more all will be available. This event is open to all students and will take place on Tuesday, August 22nd from (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm).

Students participating in oozeball

Oozeball

Each year, the Department of Campus Recreation puts on one of the most popular traditions on campus. Oozeball, held yearly on the third Friday in September, is a one day event where students participate in a mud volleyball tournament. Over 100 teams consisting of 6 players each compete in a bracket style tournament until 1 team remains as the champion.

Photo of students participating in annual bed races event

Bed Races

Bed Races is presented by Campus Recreation in conjunction with EXCEL Campus Activities. It is the longest running tradition on campus dating back over 30 years. Currently held in Maverick Stadium, Bed Races is a one night event on the first Thursday of every October. Teams of five push a wheeled bed 40 yards to attempt to run the fastest time. Top times of men’s, women’s, and co-ed divisions participate in a final heat to determine an overall winner in each division. Information on how to register can be found on the EXCEL website as the event nears.

Dining hall in the University Center

Food For Thought

Food For Thought is a series of talks that help you lead a healthier life style. Topics range from nutrition, hydration, fitness, and health.

Participants of  Halloween Casino Night enjoying a game of poker

Halloween Casino Night

Halloween Casino Night is a collaborative effort between Campus Recreation, EXCEL/Student Activities, Apartment & Residence Life, the University Center, Health Services, UTA Police, and Tarrant County Challenge. The event provides students with a substance-free Halloween party alternative. The night includes free food, drinks and Halloween candy; a mock bar serving mock-tails; music, casino games, and karaoke. A costume contest and prize raffle round out the evening. Halloween Casino Night is held annually 8 p.m. -12 a.m. in the Bluebonnet Ballroom in the UC.