Western Michigan University Homecoming 5K presented by the College of Health and Human Services

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

• Date: 2025-10-12
• Location: 1903 W. Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI
• Website: WMU Homecoming 5K
• Organizer: Presented by the College of Health and Human Services

🏞️ Course Description

• Scenic Route: The WMU Homecoming 5K course runs through the Western Michigan University campus.
• Start/Finish Point: Begins and ends just in front of the Gathering Tree statue at the top of the W. Michigan Ave hill.
• Fast Start/Finish: The downhill start and finish allows for a faster race experience.
• Challenging Terrain: The course features plenty of uphill sections, including a new road next to Arcadia flats heading towards the student center.

🎉 Campus Highlights

• Iconic Landmarks: Participants will run past Miller Auditorium and Lawson Ice Arena.
• Final Mile: The race heads to central campus for the concluding mile.