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2025 Freshman Cake Race

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***SIGN-UPS WILL CLOSE AT 11:59 PM ON OCTOBER 16***

The Freshman Cake Race is a half-mile race held annually on the morning of the Homecoming football game. The tradition of the race dates back 113 years, when, in 1911, it started as an open cross-country race for students. Over the years, the race has transitioned from a cross-country team tryout into a fun way to kick off the Homecoming game day. The race is open to all first-year Georgia Tech students who are encouraged to run, jog, or walk the course. Every participant will get a free cupcake at the finish line and the winners will be honored by the Ramblin' Royalty!

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Will you have vegan/nut-free/dairy-free/gluten-free cupcakes? Yes!

Do I have to run? Definitely not, most participants choose to walk and go through the course just for the fun and tradition of it!

Want to know more on the history of the race? Read more at this link.

Any further questions? Contact us at rrccakerace@gmail.com!

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  • Created By:sgagliano3
  • Created:08/22/2025
  • Modified By:sgagliano3
  • Modified:08/22/2025

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