Between wooden pieces and colorful paint, the Kathryn A. Martin Library invites you to let your imagination run wild with fun designs. Join us this Family Weekend and share a lovely memory with your loved ones.

Help clean-up our neighborhood and assist with yard work for some of our neighbors in need.

Meet in Ordean Court for check-in and supplies. Groups will then be sent to assigned clean-up areas.

Sign-Up at z.umn.edu/bnay

Stop by the Kirby Garage to grab free Homecoming merch and purchase this year’s T-shirt for just $5.

Join Kirby Program Board for a bags tournament to win the bragging rights of UMD Homecoming Bags Champions!

Kirby Program Board will be serving chips, pretzels, and Top The Tater to everyone passing by the Kirby Garage. Stop in for a free snack and some free Top The Tater merch!

We will be hosting a luncheon to learn more about the Child Welfare Scholars program in the Department of Social Work. 

Customize your own tote, hat, backpack, purse, jacket, and more! Local business, Brush & Co., will be setting up a pop up shop in our store - loaded with hundreds of options of iron on patches and a heat press, they will help you add some flair to your wear. You can bring your own tote, backpack, hat, (really any fabric item of your choice) or you can purchase a blank hat, pouch, or tote bag from Brush & Co (or of course, you can buy some Bulldog gear from us at UMD Stores!). Pick your favorite patches from Brush & Co's huge selection, and then let their team help you stick them onto your stuff. Prices range from $2+ for patches. Merch prices vary. 

See UMD Stores Instagram page for more details. 

Come celebrate Homecoming and National Arts & Humanities Month by making a custom notebook with the Book of the North and the Liberal Artisan. Participants will design and bind a small notebook with paper formatted to engage interests in writing, art, music, knitting & fiber arts, science, and D&D too! Alumni & current students from all majors, and community members are all welcome! Free & open to the public. 

Come hear what recent English Majors are doing out in the workforce and mingle with English BA Alumni, current students, and faculty. Free snacks and great conversation! Sponsored by The Department of English, Linguistics & Writing Studies.

Celebrate Homecoming with us at PILATTES! Join us for 50 minutes of Pilates Sculpt, then stick around and enjoy a latte provided by UMD Dining Services.

Eligibility Requirement: UMD Student and Employees

We provide: the instructor, the workout, the latte, and up to 40 mats

You Provide: water bottle, and a mat or beach towel if you have one

Direct Link to Register: https://umn-d.dserec.com/online/eventsr/events/list/d6e1525d

Enjoy an evening inspired by Vice Chancellor Kay Robinson's favorite comfort foods and connect with campus leadership over a great meal

Put together a team and join us at Rock Pond in the Bagley Nature Area for Cardboard Canoe Races. Sign-up link is available in the event description on Bulldog Connect. 

Enjoy special deals from local businesses all around Duluth and Hermantown. See posters around campus for the full list of participating locations and offers.

Come move, breathe, reconnect, and raise a glass to 175 years of Bulldog pride! A guided yoga session led by staff from the UMD Recreational Sports Outdoor Program outside the Bagley Classroom, followed by a silent, reflective hike to the Bagley overlook.

Direct link to register: https://umn-d.dserec.com/online/eventsr/events/list/f19583c3

Details at https://alumni.d.umn.edu/yoga-toast-175

Enjoy a midday treat at Ordean Court, where food trucks with Up North Lemonade and Saigon Cafe will be on site for students and staff to purchase food.

We will be hosting a luncheon to learn more about the Child Welfare Scholars program in the Department of Social Work. 

We have decided to hold our semi-annual external advisory board campus day meetings the week of homecoming so our members and alumni can participate in weekend events. 

A new UMD tradition starts here. Get ready to run, walk, race, and celebrate Homecoming with your UMD community at the 1st Annual UMD Homecoming 5K! We’re creating a brand-new Homecoming tradition on campus that brings together UMD students, employees, alumni, and the community for an evening of maroon, gold, school spirit, and a little friendly competition. And we’re making the first one a big one.

Website Link: z.umn.edu/homecoming5k

We are excited to announce that Grandma’s Marathon is sponsoring the inaugural UMD Homecoming 5K, with Duluth Timing & Events providing official chip timing for race day. We’ve also created a brand-new 5K route through campus, using sidewalks only, so you’ll get to experience UMD in a whole new way.  Whether you’re a serious runner looking to chase a time, a casual runner, a walker, or just here to have fun with friends, this race is for you. Throw on your best maroon and gold, grab your friends, roommates, classmates, coworkers, or alumni crew, and help us start something that we hope becomes one of UMD’s favorite Homecoming traditions.

Make Your Miles Matter - Champs Cupboard

This event is also about giving back to our UMD community. 100% of community registration proceeds will benefit Champ’s Cupboard, helping combat food insecurity among UMD students. UMD employees and alumni are encouraged to make a monetary donation to Champ’s Cupboard or bring a donation item with them on race day.

We Provide:

• Official race-day chip timing by Duluth Timing & Events
• A brand-new 5K route through the UMD campus
• Post-race snacks provided by UMD Dining Services 
• A Homecoming experience built around UMD school spirit
• The opportunity to be part of the first-ever UMD Homecoming 5K

What You Provide: Your best maroon and gold UMD attire and the fun. Come dressed in your school colors, get your friends involved, make some signs, bring the energy, and help us kick off what we hope becomes a new UMD tradition.

Race Day Details

Location: Malosky Stadium
Doors Open: 3:30 PM
Same-Day Registration: 3:30–4:30 PM
Race Start: 5:00 PM

Staggered race starts may be implemented depending on the number of participants.

Race packets and timing chips will be available for pickup on race day. Participants will receive an email with additional pickup information.

Registration closes Thursday, October 8 at 9:00 PM. 

REGISTER HERE: https://umn-d.dserec.com/online/cr/sections/43

Eligibility & Registration

• UMD Students: FREE
• UMD Employees: Donation encouraged to Champ’s Cupboard.
• Alumni & Community: $20 (100% of community registration proceeds go directly to Champ’s Cupboard to help combat food insecurity.)

Check Out the Route

We’ve created a brand-new 5K route right here on campus, using sidewalks only. See the link to view the route and start planning your race!

This is year one. The first finish line. The beginning of a new Homecoming tradition. So grab your crew, wear your maroon and gold, and be part of the first one.

Student organizations will receive a golf cart to decorate starting at 9:00 AM, then parade their creations at 11:45 AM along University Drive from Lot B to Lot C. Sign-up link is available in the event description on Bulldog Connect.

QASU's Fall 2026 Drag Show is "School Spirits: Homecoming Out"! This drag show is themed around vintage college vibes, halloween, and national coming out day. Many UMD students will be performing, including many performers new to drag!