Western Michigan University Homecoming 5K Run/Walk
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Western Michigan University Homecoming 5K Run/Walk
The Western Michigan University Homecoming 5K Run/Walk is scheduled for October 10, 2026 in Kalamazoo. The event is presented by the College of Health and Human Services and is listed at 4601 Campus Drive, Kalamazoo, MI 49008. The course has moved from the main campus to the engineering campus and is described as flatter and faster than in past years. The change is intended to allow participants to complete the 5K in the morning and attend homecoming activities in the afternoon.
Distances offered:
- 5K
- 400 m for children ages 10 and under, free to participants in that age group
There are separate registration options and fees: general registration is listed at $30, a discounted student option is listed at $25 for active WMU students, and the kids run is listed as free. The student option requires registration with a valid WMU email and provision of a WIN number to receive the discounted price. Registration windows are provided for each option: general registration in July–August 2026, kids run registration beginning in August through the event date, and the student registration window beginning in September through the event date. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
