Community Calendar

Decorate a rubber duck in costume to enter our Cosplay Contest! Register to compete and either pick up your Rubber Duck Kit (1 rubber duck, air dry clay, and paint pots) starting September 1 — kits are first come first served, while supplies last — or attend the Rubber Duck Cosplay Decorating Night on September 2nd to decorate a duck. Bring in your finished duck by Sept. 28 for display and People’s Choice voting in October!
https://gladl.libcal.com/event/17007659

Decorate a rubber duck in costume to enter our Cosplay Contest! Register to compete and either pick up your Rubber Duck Kit (1 rubber duck, air dry clay, and paint pots) starting September 1 — kits are first come first served, while supplies last — or attend the Rubber Duck Cosplay Decorating Night on September 2nd to decorate a duck. Bring in your finished duck by Sept. 28 for display and People’s Choice voting in October!
https://gladl.libcal.com/event/17007659

Decorate a rubber duck in costume to enter our Cosplay Contest! Register to compete and either pick up your Rubber Duck Kit (1 rubber duck, air dry clay, and paint pots) starting September 1 — kits are first come first served, while supplies last — or attend the Rubber Duck Cosplay Decorating Night on September 2nd to decorate a duck. Bring in your finished duck by Sept. 28 for display and People’s Choice voting in October!
https://gladl.libcal.com/event/17007659

Enjoy an afternoon with author Hanif Abdurraqib. Abdurraqib will discuss his book, There’s Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension, a lyrical, historical, and emotionally rich exploration of what it means to make it, who we think deserves success, the tension between excellence and expectation, and the very notion of role models, all of which he expertly weaves together with intimate, personal storytelling.
Doors will open at 1:00.
For more information visit: https://onegrandread.com

Decorate a rubber duck in costume to enter our Cosplay Contest! Register to compete and either pick up your Rubber Duck Kit (1 rubber duck, air dry clay, and paint pots) starting September 1 — kits are first come first served, while supplies last — or attend the Rubber Duck Cosplay Decorating Night on September 2nd to decorate a duck. Bring in your finished duck by Sept. 28 for display and People’s Choice voting in October!
https://gladl.libcal.com/event/17007659

Everybody has to eat! Food sustains our bodies, but connection sustains our communities. Join people from all walks of life to celebrate culinary diversity and tackle the real, sometimes tough, world issues we must face together. Come to the tables to find sustenance, share perspectives, and build a more resilient future. ​

The Nutrition, Opportunities and Media (NOM) Food Forum binds the food we eat with the conversations that matter. We believe that to survive the challenges of tomorrow and find true resilience, communities must talk to one another. Whether we are swapping recipes, exploring the rich diversity of global cuisines, or diving into difficult but essential political issues, everyone has a seat at this table. Join us to learn, share, and connect across all backgrounds and identities. NOM is a community forum where the universal love of—and need for—food sparks the conversations that matter most.​

The MSU Homecoming parade is a beloved Spartan tradition that brings the community together for a celebration of pride and spirit. Experience the energy of the Spartan Marching Band, Michigan high school bands, MSU campus groups, community organizations, university leaders and of course, Sparty himself — plus so much more. Spartans can get involved in many ways — whether by participating in the parade or simply cheering from the sidelines!

Look for your friends from WKAR in the parade, plus keep an eye out for a PBS KIDS character sighting!

For more information visit: https://alumni.msu.edu/connect/homecoming

Race Day Schedule
7:30-8:45am Packet Pickup
8:55am Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line and we will walk participants out to the starting area)
9:00am National Anthem and Race Start!
Results and Awards are live and available at the Registration tent immediately following your finish!

Every Registration Includes
Great Swag - designer shirt
Custom medal
Chip-timing with live results and awards
Free photos
FREE pie at the finish line!
Plenty of fun!
Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!

*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!

*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

More Than a Run
Because we’re all about fun, family-friendly events that welcome every pace and fitness level. This spring race is the perfect chance to challenge yourself, enjoy creative swag, and be part of an encouraging, affordable, and inclusive community. Whether you're chasing a PR or just showing up for the fun, we’re here to cheer you on every step of the way.

Run your race, your way.

5k/10k/Half Marathon registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal!
1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal!
The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)