Max's Race for The Davies Project
- Date Sat 13th June 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location East Lansing, Michigan
- Price $16.90 - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, Sprint
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Event summary
Get ready for a heartwarming and fun-filled day at Max's Race for The Davies Project, taking place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the scenic Michigan State University campus! This year marks the 21st annual in-person 5K run/walk, celebrating the joyful spirit of Max, who left us too soon at the age of six. Participants will enjoy a unique scavenger hunt featuring Max's favorite things, with proceeds supporting vital transportation for children facing serious health challenges.
Join the excitement as the 5K run/walk kicks off at 8 AM, followed by a Kids Mile at 9:15 AM and a spirited Kids Sprint. Each participant will receive a stylish short sleeve t-shirt and a finisher's medal, plus there are awards for top finishers across various age groups! Gather your family and friends to take advantage of special group pricing, or even run for free by following the event's guidelines. Don’t miss this chance to honor a beautiful legacy while promoting a great cause. Mark your calendars for an unforgettable day of community, compassion, and fun in East Lansing, MI!
Join the excitement as the 5K run/walk kicks off at 8 AM, followed by a Kids Mile at 9:15 AM and a spirited Kids Sprint. Each participant will receive a stylish short sleeve t-shirt and a finisher's medal, plus there are awards for top finishers across various age groups! Gather your family and friends to take advantage of special group pricing, or even run for free by following the event's guidelines. Don’t miss this chance to honor a beautiful legacy while promoting a great cause. Mark your calendars for an unforgettable day of community, compassion, and fun in East Lansing, MI!
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 12th 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 pam@thedaviesproject.org
Photos will be available after the event and courtesy of Del Rio Images.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE DAVIES PROJECT [https://thedaviesproject.org/]!
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 12th 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 pam@thedaviesproject.org
Photos will be available after the event and courtesy of Del Rio Images.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE DAVIES PROJECT [https://thedaviesproject.org/]!
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