2024 Max's Race for The Davies Project

  • Date Sat 22nd June 2024
  • Time 9:15AM EST
  • Location East Lansing, Michigan
  • Price $15.00 - $35.00
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km, Sprint

Event summary

Join us on Saturday, June 22, 2024, for the 19th Annual Max's Race for The Davies Project, taking place on the scenic campus of Michigan State University in East Lansing, Ingham. This inspiring 5K run/walk invites participants of all ages to honor the memory of Max, who tragically passed away at just six years old. Enjoy a fun scavenger hunt featuring Max's favorite things, and help support a wonderful causeโ€”proceeds from the event will provide free round-trip rides to medical appointments for children facing serious health challenges.

The race kicks off at 8 AM, with a Kids Mile at 9:15 AM, followed by a Kids Sprint. All participants will receive a stylish short sleeve t-shirt and a finisher's medal, and there are awards for top finishers in various age groups. Plus, if you register three or more people together, you can save $5 per person! Don't miss the chance to be part of this uplifting event while making a difference in the community. Join us at MSU People's Park and letโ€™s make a positive impact together!

Organiser's Description

MAX'S RACE will partner with THE DAVIES PROJECT in 2024 for our 19TH ANNUAL in-person 5k run/walk 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: MSU People's Park - International Center - 427 N Shaw Ln. East Lansing, MI US 48824

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 21st from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Playmakers in Okemos. Race packets can be shipped, starting June 15th for $8.

RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP: 7:00 am to 8:45 am morning of the race in front of the MSU International Center

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

RACE LOCATION: MSU People's Park - International Center - 427 N Shaw Ln. East Lansing, MI US 48824

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] or call 517-214-3327

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

    Includes T-Shirt

    Sat 22nd June 2024 (8:00AM EDT)

    $35.00

    CLOSED
  • Kids' One Mile and Kids Sprint

    Includes T-Shirt

    Sat 22nd June 2024 (9:15AM EDT)

    $15.00

    CLOSED

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