MSU Miles for Medicine - Powered by SNMA & SSM

Event Overview

Miles for Medicine is a 5K run/walk and kids fun run fundraiser event hosted by MSU Student National Medical Associations (at the College of Human Medicine &: the College of Osteopathic Medicine) and MSU Spartan Street Medicine that will serve to uplift both the greater Lansing community and vulnerable populations.

About SNMA

• Organization Size: Over 6,000 medical students nationwide.
• Mission: Committed to addressing the needs of underserved communities.
• Advocacy: Focus on becoming clinically excellent physician-advocates.

About SSM

• Mission: Commitment to quality healthcare for all.
• Activities: Provides medical care and health education.
• Target Group: Individuals experiencing homelessness in Ingham County.
• Services: Includes pop-up clinics and outreach trips.

Our Belief

At SNMA &: SSM, we believe that healthcare should be a human right accessible by all, not a privilege.

Impact of Participation

• Local Support: Help medical students make a difference locally, regionally, and nationally.
• Community Health: Helps the community improve their health one step at a time.
• Direct Support: Provide direct support for Care Free Medical Center and race day.
• Research Funding: Support fibroid research and awareness at The White Dress Project non-profit organization.

Event Details

Come out and enjoy with family, fun for all ages, free health screenings, music, games, and more, while making healthcare more accessible for everyone in our community.

Pricing

5k run/walk $30 until 8/30. $35 from 8/31 to 9/6. $40 from 9/7 to 9/19. Kids $20. No virtual run this year.

Race Swag

Participants registered by September 6th will receive an exclusive race t-shirt. Shirts are limited in sizes after that date and will be available until they are sold out. Shirts will be available in youth and adult sizes.

Course

The event will start and finish at Conrad Hall. See the Course Map section along the top of the page. The fun run will be an out and back race.

Awards

Overall 5K run/walk winners. All fun run participants will receive a finisher medal.

Packet Pickup

Race day morning starting at 7:30 am at the race start/finish area (behind Conrad Hall).

Results

Results will be live and texted to you upon completion of the race. The race is professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation.

Proceeds

All donations and a portion of race proceeds will benefit:

• Care Free Medical Clinic in Lansing
• The White Dress Project non-profit organization that promotes fibroids awareness and research.
• Spartan Street Medicine
• MSU SNMA Pathways &: OsteoMAPS conferences

Race Information

For more details, visit the official race page: MSU Miles for Medicine Official Site.