2026 Drake's Parents & Family Weekend

Schedule

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 10:30 am

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Drake University | Des Moines, IA

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2026 Drake's Parents & Family Weekend
About this Event

Drake's Parent & Family lunch will be Saturday, October 3 from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm at Hubbell Dining Hall. Registration is required for lunch and payment will be taken the day of the lunch. You will not need to purchase a meal for your student if they have a meal plan.

Bulldog Run/Walk (Drake's 5K or one-mile fun run/walk around campus!) on Sunday, October 4 - Check-in at 8:30 am at the north side entrance of the Olmsted Center. Races will start at 9:00 am!

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Drake University, 2507 University Avenue, Des Moines, United States

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