Three College Spirit Weeks, From Boston to Atlanta

BU's Class of 2027 runs a back to school pass that strings together Fenway day parties, neighborhood bar takeovers, and late nightclub sets, with Loretta's Last Call in the rotation. It plays like a senior sprint into the year rather than a quiet welcome. Pace the week.

Across the river in Chestnut Hill, Alumni Stadium hosts an ACC versus Big Ten showdown when the Boston College Eagles take on Rutgers. Get there early for the student section, and plan the ride back before the fourth quarter empties out.

Down in Atlanta, Clark Atlanta runs its Homecoming 5k as a morning walk and run that pulls alumni, students, and the neighborhood onto one course, and Panther Pride is the whole point, less about pace than who you see along the way. Expect red everywhere and a slow first mile.

Each runs on its own calendar, and the Boston College game and the Homecoming 5k both sell tickets or ask for race registration. The BU pass is built for its senior class. Confirm dates, start times, and entry with each organizer before you travel.