As part of Homecoming 2026, the Alumni Association will present its three annual alumni awards.
6 p.m. | Hall of Fame Banquet – Gates Gymnasium
Join us in celebrating the Hall of Fame Class of 2026, including David Haverstick (Basketball/Baseball), Clay Yeo (Basketball), Jamal Henry (Basketball/Baseball/Tennis), Coach John Dendiu (Tennis), Randy Klotz (Basketball), Jessica Layman (Golf) and Erik Escobedo (Track & Field). Tickets are $25 a person.
7:30 p.m. | Ice Cream Social – Sufficient Grounds
Come enjoy ice cream from Vanilla Bean and live music outside at Sufficient Grounds.
Saturday, September 26
9:30 a.m. | Rise’n Run 5K – The Slab
Join us for the fifth-annual Rise ‘n Run 5K! Race the sidewalks of Bethel’s campus with your family and friends and enjoy a sweet treat from our sponsor, Rise ’n Roll, after the race! Registration is $15 for adults, $10 for Bethel students or participants ages 11-17, and free for kids 10 and under. Wheelchairs and strollers welcome (no bikes or scooters, please).
Meet at 9 a.m. at the tent west of the Dining Commons (map) to check in and pick up your bib on race day.
Join your fellow men’s basketball alumni for a reunion hosted by Mike and Jacci Lightfoot. Families are welcome and a light lunch will be provided. This event is free to attend.
Whether you’re creating your first will or reviewing existing documents, join Steve Matteson and attorney Joel Dendiu for a workshop where practical guidance is provided in a supportive, no-pressure environment. Lunch will be served.
4 p.m. | Women’s Soccer Game – Morey Field
Cheer on the women’s soccer team as they face off against Mount Vernon Nazarene University (Ohio)
It’s a family reunion! Reunite with your Bethel family and enjoy BBQ, fun programming and a Bethel edition of Family Feud. Families are welcome and a kid zone will be available for kids 11 and under during the programming. Tickets are $15 for adults and children 12 and up, $5 for kids ages 4-11, and free for kids 3 and under.
