Categories: Alumni, Homecoming, Open to the Public, Student Life
Ball State students pushing a bed down Riverside while racing in the Bed Race during Homecoming week
Calendars: Alumni Association, Student Life, Emens Auditorium Calendar
Start: October 17, 2025 12 p.m.
End: October 17, 2025 1 p.m.
Location: Emens Auditorium
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Homecoming Steering Committee

One of Homecoming's most exciting traditions since 1980! Each Bed Race team consists of five people – four pushing the bed, and one riding on it. Teams compete against the clock, two teams at a time, on a 100-yard course.    

Plaques are given to the first place team in each division. A trophy is also given to the team with the best costume and overall winner.

Even if you’re not participating, come out and line the streets of Riverside and watch as teams go head-to-head at this long-standing tradition.

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