Cornell Sprint Football at the Silk Bowl in Tokyo, Japan, December 1976

Sprint Football Alumni Weekend

September 3-6, 2026 | Ithaca, NY

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We are excited to welcome Sprint Football alumni and friends back to campus for our annual alumni weekend! This year, we will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the the 1976 team’s trip to Japan to compete in the Silk Bowl, a game between the Cornell lightweight team and a team of the best Japanese players. Additionally, we’ll formally dedicate the newly completed locker room facility.

Please register in advance, and we look forward to seeing you in Ithaca!

Thursday 9/3:

• Cornell Dairy Bar Tour, 2:00 p.m.
• Cocktails at the Boatyard Grill, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Friday 9/4:

• Optional Activities: 
  • Brunch at Statler, 11:00 a.m.
  • Tour of Botanic Gardens, 1:00 p.m.
  • 2006 Team at Ithaca Beer Co., 6:00 p.m.

• First Annual Cullen Cup Golf Tournament, Robert Trent Jones Golf Course
  • Breakfast, Team Assignments, Driving Range, 7:30 a.m.
  • Shotgun Tee Off, 9:00 a.m.
  • Awards, 2:00 p.m.

• 1976 Team 50th Anniversary Reception & Dinner, Statler Hotel
  • Cocktails, 6:00 p.m.
  • Dinner, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday 9/5:

• Breakfast at Collegetown Bagels (CTB), 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. 
• Cullen Locker Room Dedication Ceremony, 10:00 a.m.
• Alumni Game, 1:00 p.m.
• Post-Game Barbecue, 5:00 p.m.

Sunday 9/6:

• Farewell Breakfast at Statler, 9:00 a.m.

Lodging:

Statler Hotel, 130 Statler Dr, Ithaca, NY 14853

The Hotel Ithaca, 222 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY 14850

Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 371 Elmira Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850

Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons, 120 S Aurora St, Ithaca, NY 14850

Hilton Garden Inn, 130 E Seneca St, Ithaca, NY 14850

Airbnb and VRBO are great choices to share with friends! View Cornell Alumni Affairs travel guide to the Finger Lakes.

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