2025 Max's Race for The Davies Project

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Max's Race for The Davies Project 2025, our 20th 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

• Support: Proceeds from the event will support free round-trip rides to medical appointments for children facing serious health challenges.
• Participants: 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 MSU Parking.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Special Pricing

• Group Discount: 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

• Pre-Race: Friday, June 20th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Playmakers in Okemos.
• Race Day: 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.

⏳ Timing

The race will be professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. Results will be posted during the race and online at Playmakers.com.

🌟 Sponsorship Opportunities

To become a sponsor, contact robin@thedaviesproject.org or call 517-214-3327.

📸 Event Photos

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

🔍 Learn More

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE DAVIES PROJECT!

🌐 Event Link

For more details, visit the official event page: Max's Race.