We can't wait to see you at one of the longest-standing traditions at the University of Waterloo, the Fun Run!

WHEN:

September 19, 2026 | 8 a.m. ET

WHERE:

Registration - Health Expansion Building, University of Waterloo

Race Route - Ring Road

PARKING:

Closest parking - Lot M and N

Bus Shuttle Stop - University Club

EVENT PROGRAM:

• 8 to 9:15 a.m. - Race Day Kit Pickup
• 9:30 a.m. - Race Start
• 10:30 a.m. - Awards and celebration

REMINDER:

Participants are encouraged to join in on the fun and wear costumes for a chance to win prizes!

The event will include bib tag technology and results will be posted online as part of an official race in the running community.

The Department of Athletics and Recreation warmly invites Waterloo alumni to participate in a variety of great activities throughout the day on campus. Get a grip of our very own rock-climbing wall, take a swing at the Golf Simulator, relax during our yoga session, pump yourself up at a group spin class, or dive into the virtual realm and experience ESPORTS at UWaterloo. 

All activities will be available from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., book your spot below: 

• Climbing Wall | PAC 
• Golf Sim | PAC (maximum of four people at a time)
• Yoga | Field House
• Spin class | Parking Lot W
• Esports | Esports Lounge

Instructions and an overview of all programs offered will be provided to each group. Participants will be required to sign a waiver. All climbing equipment will be provided for guests including shoes and harnesses. We ask that all guests wear athletic clothing and bring their own water bottles. Note: Climbing Wall, Golf Sim, Yoga and Spin class have participant limits and pre-registration is required. 

With activities and vendors for fans of all ages, the Parking Lot Party is the place to go before the big game!

WHEN:

Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 11:30 a.m.

WHERE:

Lot W (outside Columbia Ice Fields), University of Waterloo

PARKING:

Closest parking - and X

Bus Shuttle Stop - Lot W and X

EVENT PROGRAM:

• Variety of vendors
• Food trucks
• Giveaways and games
• Live music

REMINDER:

There is no registration required to join the Parking Lot Party. 

Alumni VIP Passes will be available to pick up at the Waterloo Alumni tent located at the Parking Lot Party.

Wear your black and gold as the Warriors battle against the University of Windsor Lancers at this year's Homecoming Football Game!

WHEN:

Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 1 p.m.

WHERE:

Warrior Field, University of Waterloo

To access Warrior Field, walk through Lot W and enter Warrior Field from either of the gates located on the north side of the field, past the Field House Box Office. The gates are located on the east and west sides of the grandstand. There will be no access via the roundabout doors of Columbia Icefield unless fans require the accessible entrance.

PARKING:

Closest Parking - Lot X

Bus Shuttle stop - Lot W and Lot X

EVENT PROGRAM:

• Gates open at 11:30 a.m.
• Lawn chairs are welcome for sitting on the Berm. 
• W Store pop-up shop

The Department of Athletics and Recreation is excited to be inducting our newest members into the prestigious Waterloo Warriors Hall of Fame.

WHEN:

Friday, September 18, 2026 | 6 p.m. ET

WHERE:

Federation Hall, University of Waterloo

PARKING:

Parking Lot M and R

EVENT PROGRAM:

• 6 to 7 p.m. - Reception
• 7 to 11 p.m. - Formal program
• Cash Bar

EVENT REMINDER:

Attendees will be required to show valid government-issued identification to consume alcohol.

Start your day off right by visiting the Homecoming HQ. Meet up with friends and classmates to begin your Homecoming. 

WHEN:

Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 9 a.m.

WHERE:

Student Life Centre - Multipurpose Room, University of Waterloo

PARKING:

Closest parking - Lot M and N

Bus Shuttle Stop - Quantum Nano Centre

EVENT PROGRAM:

• Pick-up and customize your Homecoming name tag
• Plan a campus tour and walk down memory lane
• Participate in a Campus Scavenger Hunt
• View the Special Collections and Archives display

REMINDER:

You can pick up your Alumni breakfast tickets at the Homecoming HQ registration table 

While visiting Homecoming HQ, why not stop off at our Alumni Breakfast? You can't cheer for the Warriors on an empty stomach. 

WHEN:

Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 9:30 a.m.

WHERE:

Student Life Centre - Multipurpose Room, University of Waterloo

PARKING:

Closest parking - Lot M and N

Bus Shuttle Stop - Quantum Nano Centre

MENU

Alumni Breakfast Tickets: $15 Adult/Alumni, $5 Child (12 and under)

• Scrambled eggs
• Turkey breakfast sausage
• Home fries
• Pancakes
• Pasteries
• Coffee, tea and juices

REMINDER:

Tickets for the Alumni Breakfast can be purchased (debit and credit only) on-site at the Homecoming HQ registration table.

Watch the football game in style at the Alumni VIP Tent! Your VIP packages and game tickets (if applicable) for Warrior Field will be available for pickup at the Alumni tent located at Lot W from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Please make sure to get these tickets before walking to the VIP area on Warrior Field.

WHEN:

Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 11:30 a.m.

WHERE:

Warriors Field (East Berm), University of Waterloo

To access Warrior Field, walk through Lot W and enter Warrior Field from either of the gates located on the north side of the field, past the Field House Box Office. The gates are located on the east and west sides of the grandstand. There will be no access via the roundabout doors of Columbia Icefield unless fans require the accessible entrance.

PARKING:

Closest parking - Lot X

Bus Shuttle Stop - Lot W and X

EVENT PROGRAM:

• VIP Packages include concession vouchers, Homecoming branded swag and an Alumni lanyard
• Cash bar is available in the tent (debit and credit only)

REMINDER:

Limited seating is available at the VIP tent on a first come first serve basis. Please bring your own lawn chairs and blankets to watch the game on the East Berm

Very limited additional Alumni VIP Packages will be available for purchase on-site

Single game tickets will be available to purchase through University of Waterloo Athletics and Recreation

Get a behind-the-scenes introduction to discover what an archive is, what we collect here at Waterloo, and how these materials support teaching, learning, and research for today’s students.

WHEN:

Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 1 p.m.

WHERE:

Special Collections & Archives, Dana Porter Library, University of Waterloo

Special Collections & Archives is located on the lower level (first floor) of the Dana Porter Library. Participants may proceed directly to our department upon arrival for the workshop.

PARKING:

Closest parking - Lot C and D

Bus Shuttle Stop - South Campus Hall

Additional information, including directions to Special Collections & Archives and nearby parking options, can be found on the Visit SCA webpage.

EVENT PROGRAM:

• In addition to learning about the materials Special Collections & Archives collects and how they support teaching, learning, and research, you will discover how these invaluable resources are being made increasingly accessible through online platforms. The workshop will also introduce ways to explore our collections, both digitally and in person, for your own research interests. The session concludes with a guided tour of the stacks, featuring special stops to view rare and unique materials and uncover memorable stories from Waterloo's campus history.

REMINDER:

Food and beverages are not permitted in the Doris Lewis Reading Room.

Coats and bags must be stored in the lockers provided on site prior to entering the Reading Room. A limited number (6) of lockers are available.

Special Collections & Archives is a scent-free space.

Additionally, you can visit Homecoming HQ to get a glimpse of archival materials on display.

Spend the day reconnecting with fellow alumni and rediscovering the Faculty of Mathematics at Homecoming 2026: Class is Back in Session: Come Home to Math!

It's a day of nostalgia, learning, and community that celebrates the Faculty's rich history and spirit of innovation.

WHEN:

Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

WHERE:

Mathematics and Computer (MC) - 3rd floor, University of Waterloo

PARKING:

Closest parking - Lot M and Q

Bus Shuttle Stop - UW Station

EVENT PROGRAM:

• Computer Museum Open House | 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Inside the CS452 Trains Lab Open House | 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Math Headquarters - The Heart of Homecoming | 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 
• Scavenger Hunt | 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Math Walking Tours | 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Math 135 Class Session | 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.

The Faculty of Environment have several reunions and events happening all weekend long. See the links below for class-specific itineraries and reunion details.

WHEN:

Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19

EVENT PROGRAM:

• Man-Environment '76 
• Planning '81 G
• Environment Class of 2011 
• Environment Class of 2016 
• Planning '16 
• Environment Class of 2021 
• ENBUS '21 

WHEN:

Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 12:30 to 4 p.m.

WHERE:

Environment 3, University of Waterloo

PARKING:

Closest parking - Lot C and H

Bus Shuttle Stop - Environment 3

EVENT PROGRAM:

• Dean's Update: Then, Now and Next | 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
• Environment Alumni Social | 1:30 to 4 p.m.

Experience an exciting night where light, art, and tech transforms uptown Waterloo with interactive installations and performances by local and international artists.

WHEN:

Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 6 p.m.

WHERE:

Uptown Waterloo

EVENT PROGRAM:

• Free and family-friendly
• Learn more on the Lumen website.

Celebrate Homecoming with a special double screening of Rock This Town and Rock This Town: A New Wave at Princess Twin Cinema. Explore Waterloo Region’s vibrant live music history, from the rock concert scene of the 1960s and 1970s to the energy and evolution of the local new wave movement in the 1980s.

Rock This Town, produced by Betty Anne Keller (BA ’69), features the late Joe Recchia (BASc ’68, MASc ’71) and other special guests. Rock This Town: A New Wave was produced by Gary Stewart, who was the BENT programmer on the University of Waterloo campus in the 1980s. Together, these films capture the people, performances and moments that shaped generations of local music fans. Relive the music and memories that made history.

WHEN:

Saturday, September 19, 2026 | 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

WHERE:

Princess Cinemas, Waterloo

EVENT PROGRAM:

• $15.25 non-member rate. Student, child, member and combo rates available
• Tickets can be purchased directly from Princess Cinemas at the links below

Friday. September 18, 2026,

Complimentary parking is only available at Lot R.

Saturday, September 19, 2026

Complimentary parking is available all day in all ungated parking lots.

Complimentary bus shuttles will be running from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday September 19, 2026 to help you get around campus for Homecoming.

The shuttles will run continuously around Ring Road and use the following stop:

• UW Station
• South Campus Hall
• Environment 3
• Quantum Nano Centre
• University Club
• B.C. Matthews Hall
• Lot W
• Lot X

Celebrate in style with the W Store's wide selection of Waterloo Alumni branded apparel, swag and gifts! Shipping available worldwide. Enjoy exclusive savings in store on Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19 and receive 15% off your in-store purchase.  

South Campus Hall store hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, September 18 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 19 or stop by the pop-up shop on Warrior Field at the Homecoming football game. 

Custom Waterloo Jackets, grad rings, diploma frames and course materials are excluded from this offer. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer/promotion. Additional exclusions apply. 

Tim Hortons

Student Life Centre (SLC): 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Starbucks

Health Expansion: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Mudie's

Village 1: 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Alumni Breakfast

Student Life Centre (SLC), Multipurpose Room: 9 to 11:30 a.m. 

The Market

Claudette Millar Hall (CMH): 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Tim Horton's

Davis Centre (DC): 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

REVelation

Ron Eydt Village (REV): 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Subway

Student Life Centre (SLC): 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Warriors Fuel

Columbia Ice Fields (CIF): 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Football Game Concessions

Warrior Field (Alumni VIP Tent): 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Each year, UWaterloo welcomes thousands of guests, including guest lecturers, politicians, toddlers in daycare, alumni, parents, contractors and co-op employers. To ensure their safety—along with the entire campus community—Regroup Mobile offers a temporary notification service. This allows visitors to receive any emergency notifications via SMS and email.

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