COME CHEER ON THE MRDs!

JMU Day at Martinsville Speedway
​XFINITY 500 NASCAR Race with the Marching Royal Dukes

at Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway, VA
Nov. 1, 2026

Xfinity 500 NASCAR race with national anthem performed by the JMU Marching Royal Dukes

"There is nothing like experiencing NASCAR Cup Series racing in person—the thunder of the engines, the smell of burning rubber, and the nonstop action you can feel in your chest," and the JMU Marching Royal Dukes will proudly perform the national anthem ahead of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Xfinity 500!​

Come tailgate and cheer on the MRDs with us!

MRD Alumni Band Weekend

OUR SIGNATURE EVENT

at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA
Friday, Nov. 27 -
Sunday, Nov. 29, 2026
We can’t wait to welcome you home for our annual Alumni Band Weekend!
PAST EVENTS:

MRD Alumni Classics Summer Fundraiser

Online only
Aug. 5 -
Aug. 15, 2026
EXTENDED TO AUGUST 23!

Grab your gameday MRD Alumni gear ahead of the football season!

Short-shorts are back. New polos added. Sweatpants? Done. How about some new throwback t-shirt designs? Add to cart.

A portion of the profits benefits MRD Alumni Band Weekend.

VOLUNTEER WITH US

MRD Band Camp Move-in Helpers

at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA
Wed., Aug. 19 -
Sunday, Nov. 29, 2026
9 a.m. - 12 p.m .
Let's assist the rookies in moving into their dorms at band camp — it's a welcome way to lend a hand and make an easy transition and a warm welcome for our new band family.

WE'RE DOING IT AGAIN!

JMU Night at the Flying Squirrels

at CarMax Park in Richmond, VA
Friday,
​July 17
4:15 p.m. ET call-time
5:30-6:20 p.m. ET performance
7:05 p.m. ET first pitch

Last year's event was a "hit!"  ⚾​

Save the date to be part of the alumni pep band, making an appearance at JMU Night at the Richmond Flying Squirrels game on Friday, July 17! All current and former JMU Marching Royal Dukes and JMU Pep Band alumni and students are invited to PLAY 🎶 with us!
If you are playing in the alumni pep band, please install and join the GroupSpot:
Need to download music to practice? Here...
Register for the event...

Alumni Pep Band

at Atlantic Union Bank Center in Harrisonburg, VA
Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 -
Thursday, Jan. 17, 2026
Pep Band alumni are invited to participate in select JMU Basketball games this year!

MRD Alumni Winter Classics Fundraiser

Online only
Oct. 15. -
Oct. 31 , 2025

Grab yourself or loved one MRD Alumni clothing with guaranteed holiday arrival.

New, top-quality Boathouse Sports items will keep you and yours cozy this winter including popular styles of classic logo shirts and sweatshirts, NEW! GORE-TEX cold weather gear with optional customization, and a new design of men's embroidered polo.

A portion of the profits benefits our off-season programming and offerings.
We'll do our best to update information as quickly as possible. Events are subject to change without notice.

Always verify event-specific information at the links provided. Select events may be weather dependent.

If you'd like to host a local MRD Alumni Happy Hour or community concert event, please contact us at [email protected] to have your event added to the above list.

Presented by:

If you're interested in displaying your company's logo on our website via a yearly sponsorship, please reach out to: [email protected]
Official chapter of the JMU Alumni Association.
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