Max's Race for The Davies Project

Max's Race for The Davies Project Race Information

<p><span style="color:#000080"><strong>Max&#39;s Race</strong></span> for <strong><span style="color:#ff9900">The Davies Project</span></strong> <strong>2026</strong>, our <strong>21st annual</strong> in-person 5k run/walk, will be held on the beautiful campus of <span style="color:#008000"><strong>Michigan State University</strong></span>. Consider a scavenger hunt of Max&#39;s favorite things such as the moon, the color orange, or MSU&#39;s mascot Sparty to honor the legacy of Max who passed away at the age of 6 due to complications from meningitis. </p> <p>Proceeds from the event will support free round-trip rides to medical appointments for children facing serious health challenges.</p> <p>All participants receive a short sleeve t-shirt and finisher&#39;s medal.</p> <p><span style="color:#e67e23"><b>Race Location:</b></span> Hubbard Hall 964 Hubbard Rd. East Lansing, MI  48825</p> <p>Please see the summer complimentary parking maps at <a title="MSU Parking" href="https://parking.msu.edu/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://parking.msu.edu/</a></p> <p><span style="color:#ff9900"><strong>Special family/group pricing:</strong></span> Register 3 or more people at the same time and save $5 per person. Valid for the 5k.</p> <p><span style="color:#ff9900"><strong>Run for FREE - details below!</strong></span></p> <p><strong><span style="color:#ff9900">Awards:</span></strong> 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.</p> <p><span style="color:#ff9900"><strong>Packet pickup:</strong></span> Friday, June 20th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Playmakers in Okemos.</p> <p><span style="color:#ff9900"><strong>Race Day packet pickup:</strong></span> 7:00 am to 8:45 am morning of the race in the center of Akers and Hubbard Hall courtyard</p> <p><b><span style="color:#e67e23">Race Day Start Times: <span style="color:#000000">5K run/walk starts at 8AM, kids mile starts at 9:15AM, followed by kids sprint</span></span></b></p> <p><b><span style="color:#e67e23"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="color:#e67e23">Race Location:</span> MSU Hubbard Hall 964 Hubbard Rd. East Lansing, MI  48825</span></span></b></p> <p>The race will be professionally timed by the <strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/michiganrunningfoundation/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><span style="color:#333399">Michigan Running Foundation</span></a></strong>. Results will be posted during the race and online at <span style="color:#ff0000"><strong><a style="color:#ff0000" href="https://www.playmakers.com/Events/Results.aspx" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Playmakers.com</a></strong></span>.</p> <p>To become a sponsor, contact <a href="mailto:pam&#64;thedaviesproject.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">pam&#64;thedaviesproject.org</a> </p> <p>Photos will be available after the event and courtesy of Del Rio Images.</p> <p>LEARN MORE ABOUT <a href="https://thedaviesproject.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">THE DAVIES PROJECT</a>!</p>