SOMA DO Dash: The Phantom 5k

Event Overview

MSUCOM SOMA (Student Osteopathic Medical Association) is hosting its annual SOMA DO Dash: The Phantom 5k fundraiser to support our charity partners. We are partnering with Hearts for Henrih Alikaj, which is a foundation founded in memory of an MSUCOM student who tragically passed away a few years ago. The proceeds they receive will go towards the American Heart Association and the MSUCOM scholarship his family has started in his name. We are also partnering with Refugee Development Center, which offers a variety of resources and programs for individuals and families transitioning to life in mid-Michigan.

In addition, proceeds will also support our organization, MSUCOM's Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA), which is a national network of osteopathic medical students dedicated to science and art of medicine through advocacy for ourselves, our future patients, and our communities.

Race Details

• Date: October 11, 2026
• Location: 939 Fee Rd, East Lansing, MI (Fee Hall)
• Start Time: 10:00 AM
• Check-in: Begins at 9:00 AM in room E105 at Fee Hall

Again this year, the 5K will be both in a virtual and in-person format so that all runners may participate in their preferred format. Feel free to wear your spookiest costume and stick around after the race to enjoy our closing ceremony for snacks and raffle drawings! Regarding the virtual version, participants will be able to run the 5K at their convenience anytime and anywhere during the week of October 11th thru the 18th.

Registration

• Cost: $30 per person (includes t-shirt and participation medal)
• T-shirt Guarantee: If registered by September 27th
• Late Registration: $35 from September 28 to October 10 (t-shirts available as supplies last)
• Race Day Registration: $40 (no t-shirt available)

Special Group and Family Pricing: Register 5 or more people together and get $5 off per person!

Finisher medals to all participants!

Course Information

The In-person race will start and finish at Fee Hall. See Course Map along the top for more information. Virtual participants may run any course they wish!

Important course note: There are 4 locations, marked by the red stars on the map, where participants will need to pause if traffic is present. We unfortunately are not allowed to close the roads and stop traffic. We anticipate this will be minimal as campus is usually quiet on Sunday mornings. But please be aware of your surroundings and look for our course volunteers to guide you.

Parking and Results

• Parking: Participants may park in lots 30 - 33 next to Fee Hall and at Ramps 1 or 3 on campus.
• Results: Live results during the in-person race available on the results tab at the top of the page.
• Virtual Participants: May log in after the race to enter their time and see their place!
• Race Packet: Distribution for in-person participants will begin at 9:00 AM at Fee Hall in room E105.

Shipping available to virtual participants upon request.

Donations

If you are unable to participate in the race but would still like to show your support, please use the link at the top of the page. 100% of your contribution goes directly to our charitable organizations. Any amount is greatly appreciated!

Contact Information

Feel free to reach out to us at soma.monsterdash@gmail.com with any questions or concerns!

Timing

The race will be professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation.