Max's Race for The Davies Project

  • Date Sat 13th June 2026
  • Time 8:00AM EDT
  • Location East Lansing, Michigan
  • Price $16.90 - $32.80
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km, Sprint

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Event summary

Join us for the 21st Annual Max's Race for The Davies Project on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the picturesque Michigan State University campus in East Lansing, Ingham. This exciting in-person 5K run/walk is a wonderful opportunity to honor the memory of Max, a vibrant young boy who passed away at the age of 6 due to meningitis. Participants can also enjoy a special scavenger hunt celebrating Max's favorite things, including the moon and MSU's mascot, Sparty.

This heartwarming event not only promotes fitness and community spirit but also supports a noble cause, providing free round-trip rides to medical appointments for children facing serious health challenges. The day kicks off with the 5K run/walk starting at 8 AM, followed by a Kids Mile at 9:15 AM and a Kids Sprint to keep the little ones engaged. All participants will receive a stylish short-sleeve t-shirt and a finisher's medal. Plus, families and groups can save by registering three or more participants together! Don't miss this chance to make a difference while enjoying a fun-filled day of activity and camaraderie.

Organiser's Description

MAX'S RACE for THE DAVIES PROJECT 2026, our 21ST ANNUAL in-person 5k run/walk, will be held on the beautiful campus of MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY. Consider a scavenger hunt of Max's favorite things such as the moon, the color orange, or MSU's mascot Sparty to honor the legacy of Max who passed away at the age of 6 due to complications from meningitis.

Proceeds from the event will support free round-trip rides to medical appointments for children facing serious health challenges.

All participants receive a short sleeve t-shirt and finisher's medal.

RACE LOCATION: Hubbard Hall 964 Hubbard Rd. East Lansing, MI 48825

Please see the summer complimentary parking maps at https://parking.msu.edu/

SPECIAL FAMILY/GROUP PRICING: Register 3 or more people at the same time and save $5 per person. Valid for the 5k.

RUN FOR FREE - DETAILS BELOW!

AWARDS: Overall awards to top male and female finisher. Awards to top 3 in each 5-year age group: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and over. Virtual times will not be counted toward age group awards.

PACKET PICKUP: Friday, June 20th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Playmakers in Okemos.

RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP: 7:00 am to 8:45 am morning of the race in the center of Akers and Hubbard Hall courtyard

RACE DAY START TIMES: 5K RUN/WALK STARTS AT 8AM, KIDS MILE STARTS AT 9:15AM, FOLLOWED BY KIDS SPRINT

RACE LOCATION: MSU HUBBARD HALL 964 HUBBARD RD. EAST LANSING, MI 48825

The race will be professionally timed by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION [https://www.facebook.com/michiganrunningfoundation/]. Results will be posted during the race and online at PLAYMAKERS.COM [https://www.playmakers.com/Events/Results.aspx].

To become a sponsor, contact [email protected]

Photos will be available after the event and courtesy of Del Rio Images.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE DAVIES PROJECT [https://thedaviesproject.org/]!

Races

  • Max's Race for the Davies Project 5k Run/Walk

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 13th June 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $32.80

  • Kids' One Mile and Kids Sprint

    Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 13th June 2026 (9:00AM EDT)

    $16.90

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Location

943 Conrad Rd, MSU Conrad/Akers/Hubbard Courtyard, East Lansing, 48825, MI, United States

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