2026 Reunion

Run It Back

August 28–30, 2026 · Lawrence, Kansas

Reconnect with fellow Jayhawk debaters, celebrate our shared history, and support the next generation of Kansas Debate.

Trophy room celebration

Schedule of Events

Run It Back 2026 — initial schedule. Some locations and details are still being finalized; RSVP to stay updated.

5:30 – 6:30 PM
Squad Room Kickoff: Registration, Check In & Hanging of the Banners
Squad Room, Bailey Hall, KU Campus
1440 Jayhawk Blvd.
7:00 PM
Kickoff Party
Maceli's Banquet Hall
1031 New Hampshire Street

9:00 – 11:30 AM
Optional Morning Activities
Feel free to participate in any that interest you. RSVP may be required for some activities — indicate your interest on the RSVP form.
9:00 AM
Coffee & Donuts with the Squad
KU Debate Squad Room, Bailey Hall, KU Campus
1440 Jayhawk Blvd.
Available all morning starting at 9:00 AM.
9:00 AM
Recreation with Squadmates: Basketball and Pickleball
Ambler Student Recreation Center
1740 Watkins Center Drive
9:30 AM
Campus Coffee & Power Walk through Downtown Lawrence
Meetup location TBD.
10:00 AM
Spencer Research Library Rare Books Tour
Spencer Research Library, KU Campus
1450 Poplar Lane
RSVP required. Number of attendees limited.
10:00 AM
KU Behind-the-Scenes: Tour of the Hidden Sights of KU
Led by our KU facilities team (Fraser Flags, etc.). Meetup location TBD.
12:30 PM
Lunch and Program
Jayhawk Welcome Center
1266 Oread Avenue
2:30 PM
Audience Debate: British Parliamentary Demonstration Debate
Jayhawk Welcome Center
6:30 PM
Dinner
Location TBD.

9:30 – 11:30 AM
Brunch
The Oread Hotel
1200 Oread Avenue
Parents of current KU Debaters cordially invited.

Book early for reunion weekend. We have a room block at The Oread Lawrence and are working on additional hotel blocks.

Reunion Room Block

$189 per night

Call (785) 843-1200 and reference “KU Debate” when booking.

$110 on a recent search

510 Wakarusa Drive · (785) 371-0600

$113 on a recent search

6101 Rock Chalk Drive · (785) 330-9520

$100 on a recent search

200 McDonald Drive · (785) 841-7077

Formerly the Holidome; made famous at World Cup by the Algerian Team’s selection of the DoubleTree. Pet friendly with a swimming pool.

Ready to join us in Lawrence? RSVP now and we will keep you updated as reunion details are finalized.