Eastern Washington University renovating track to host more events

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 2:04 AM

Last updated Jun 30, 2026

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Summary

Eastern Washington University is currently renovating the track surface at Roos Field, a project expected to be completed by late August. The $2 million effort aims to improve safety and functionality, as the previous surface had hindered the university from hosting track and field events since 2022. Athletic director Tim Collins emphasized the importance of creating a facility for year-round use, which has been a priority since he began his role in June 2023. Future renovations may include upgrades to seating and amenities, projected to cost an additional $25 million. The EWU football team begins its season on the road against Northern Arizona on August 29, with its first home game scheduled for September 5 against Northern Iowa.

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Key Details

•Construction crews are installing a new track surface at Roos Field.
•The project is scheduled to be completed by late August 2026.
•EWU hasn't hosted track events since 2022 due to the poor track condition.
•Future stadium renovations could cost an estimated $25 million.
•The EWU football team's season starts on August 29, 2026.

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2:04 AMYahoo Sports — Eastern Washington continues track renovation, in effort to attract events back to school

What they're saying

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Jun. 29—As Eastern Washington University conducted a series of graduation ceremonies last Friday at Reese Court in Cheney, construction crews continued work on installing a new track surface at Roos Field next door. The track project is one that's been overdue: A surface that was poor — and in places unsafe — has cost the university opportunities to host track and field events over the last ...
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