427 N Shaw Ln, East Lansing MI
Saturday, June 21st, 2025
🏃♂️ Max's Race Overview
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.
- Event Date: 2025-06-21
- Location: 427 N Shaw Ln, East Lansing, MI
- Event Type: In-person 5k run/walk
- Link: Max's Race Registration
💖 Purpose and Proceeds
Proceeds from the event will support free round-trip rides to medical appointments for children facing serious health challenges.
👕 Participant Benefits
- T-shirts: All participants receive a short sleeve t-shirt.
- Medals: Finisher's medal for all participants.
📍 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
Special family/group pricing: Register 3 or more people at the same time and save $5 per person. Valid for the 5k.
🏆 Awards
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 Pickup: Friday, June 21st from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Playmakers in Okemos.
- Shipping: Race packets can be shipped, starting June 15th for $8.
- Race Day Pickup: 7:00 am to 8:45 am morning of the race in front of the MSU International Center.
⏰ Race Day Schedule
Race Day Start Times: 5K run/walk starts at 8AM, kids mile starts at 9:15AM, followed by kids sprint.
🕒 Timing and Results
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.
📸 Photos
Photos will be available after the event and courtesy of Del Rio Images.
🔗 Learn More
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE DAVIES PROJECT!
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