Max's Race for the Davies Project 5k run/walk
Kids' Fun Runs
96 spots left. Price increases after June 18, 2022 at 11:59pm EDT
MSU Auditorium
East Lansing, MI US 48824
Max's Race will partner with The Davies Project in 2022 for our 17th annual 5k run/walk on the beautiful campus of Michigan State University. Participate in-person or virtually. Virtual participation could include running, walking, biking, swimming or kayaking in a place near you. 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.
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 and over. Virtual times will not be counted toward age group awards.
T-shirt: Participants registered prior to June 1, 2021 are guaranteed a race t-shirt. T-shirts available after that date as supplies last. Youth sizes available for all events!
Packet pickup: Friday, June 24th from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at The Davies Project. Race packets can be shipped, starting June 17th for $8.
Race Day packet pickup: 7:30 am to 8:00 am morning of the race in front of the MSU Auditorium
Race Day Open/Flexible Start Time: To ensure proper social distancing, the race will not have a congregated start. Participants can chose to start their race anytime between 8AM and 8:15AM. Start the race anytime in that 15 minute window. When the starting line is free of other participants feel free to start the race. Your chip time does not start until you cross the starting line.
Registration ends June 24th: There will be no race day registration available.
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 rich@thedaviesproject.org or call 616-240-3299
Photos will be available after the event and courtesy of Del Rio Images.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE DAVIES PROJECT!
Each participant will receive a finisher's medal.
Donate $50 and you'll receive a FREE entry!
Steps how to receive a free entry:
1. Choose Sign Up and follow the steps to register for the race
2. You will be routed to the Donation page during registration, choose the $50 donation level
3. Your discount (free entry) will be reflected in the cart during checkout.
* Please note if you go to the donation page first and enter the donation the discount will not be applied for a free entry. You must register by choosing Sign Up first.
* Valid for the 5k until the price increase on 6/19, then it's a $32 discount off the entry fee.
Thank you for your support of our mission to provide free round-trip rides to medical appointments for children facing serious health challenges. Donations go to support this wonderful cause!
The Davies Project provides community-based, non-medical support for local families facing serious, long-term health challenges with a child. Volunteer drivers provide rides to medical appointments for children with a serious health condition, pregnant women, and for parents with a baby in the NICU if no car is available.
Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.
GLARS is back for 2022! This year the Greater Lansing Area Race Series features 10 races from the Greater Lansing Area, starting in March and ending in late September. We are excited to be part of the series this year!
There is no need to register for the Race Series; just participate in the events listed on their website and earn points towards some sweet awards! All race information, award information, standings, and more can be found here.
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