Student Competitions

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Register for Student Competitions

Due at 4 p.m. Sept 18, 2026

Preregister for these events:

  • Husker Games Competition
  • 5K Fun Run
  • Banner Contest
  • Showtime at the Coliseum
  • Blood Drive
  • Food Drive
  • Yard Games Competition
  • Parade
Registration is currently closed

Volunteer Opportunities

Earn extra competition points for your organization by helping with:

  • Homecoming Parade
  • Cornstock Festival
  • Cleanup after Showtime at the Coliseum

Earn 10 points per volunteer with a maximum of 100 points per group. 

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Volunteer at the Blood Drive

Blood Drive has it's own signup for volunteers.  

Earn extra competition points for your organization.

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About the Competitions

5K Fun Run

Earn additional competition points by participating in this untimed fun run.

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Runners sprint under a red inflatable finish arch in a sunny outdoor event.

Blood Drive

Four-day event!

Signup opens 8 a.m. Sept 21, 2026.

You can earn Competition Points + Volunteer Points for your organization.
 

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Volunteer at the Blood Drive

Food Drive for Husker Pantry

Three divisions:

  • Fraternity and Sorority Organizations
  • Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs)
  • Residence Halls
     
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Pantry

Banner Contest

Three divisions:

  • Fraternity and Sorority Organizations
  • Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs)
  • Residence Halls
     
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Colorful banners hanging indoors with university and event-themed designs.

Showtime at the Coliseum

Three divisions:

  • Fraternity and Sorority Groups
  • Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs)
  • Open Group
     
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Costumed performers in masks form a line during a lively indoor stage act.

Lawn Displays

One division:

  • Fraternity and Sorority Groups

     

     
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Scarlet-themed homecoming display with cartoon characters, text, and a decorated yard near a house.

Yard Games Competition

Three divisions:

  • Fraternity and Sorority Organizations
  • Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs)
  • Residence Halls
     
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Group of men playing Spikeball on a field

Battle of the Bands

Earn Attendance Points for your organization.

Enjoy performances from various UNL Student bands!
 

 

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Battle of the Bands

Fitness Classes

Earn additional competition points by participating in fun fitness classes. 

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People practicing yoga outdoors on grass near a red brick building at sunset.

Homecoming Parade

Three divisions:

  • Fraternity and Sorority Organizations
  • Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs)
  • Residence Halls
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The Cornhusker Marching Band shows their spirti as they march past the judges table in front of Memorial Stadium. Homecoming Parade and Cornstalk. September 30, 2022. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communication.

Cornstock Festival

Students can earn Volunteer Points for their organization in the Homecoming Competition.

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Cornstock

Student Movement Challenge

Challenge yourself to record 300 minutes of movement during the seven days of Homecoming Week - that's only 43 minutes each day. 

Students reaching the goal will be entered into a drawing to win a Spring 2027 Group Fitness Pass at the Campus Rec Centers or a fitness swag pack.

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