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. Results will be posted during the race and online at Playmakers.com.

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!