Big Babies 5K

🐣 Big Babies 5K Run/Walk

The Big Babies 5K run/walk provides financial support for medical expenses for caring for young large animals (foals, crias, calves, kids, etc.) that require treatment at MSU’s Veterinary Medical Center. Medical expenses for newborn animals are generally unanticipated and can be substantial. The Big Babies Fund will be used to cover part of the medical expenses for clients in need. Funds are also used to support the training needs of students and residents who will become veterinarians and specialists who can help "Big Babies."

🐶 Dog Participation

Dogs are welcome to walk with their owners in this event. We ask that you start at the back of the group and that dogs are leashed.

💵 Pricing

• Standard Price: $30 until August 28th, then $35 until September 12th.
• MSU Students: $25 entry fee until August 28th, then $30 until September 12th.
• Onsite Registration: $40 for all participants (no MSU discount).
• Family Pricing: $80 for 4 people signing up at the same time, valid until August 28th, then $100.

🧒 Kid Pricing

Kid Pricing ages 12 and under: $25 until August 28th, then $30.

👕 T-Shirts

T-shirts are guaranteed with entry by the end of day on August 28th, supplies available after that date as they last.

🏆 Awards

Medals: Medals for overall male and female, plus medals for first and second place finishers in the following age groups (male and female): 10 and under, 11-15, 16-20, 21-25, 26-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, 61-70, 71 and over.

📅 Packet Pickup

Packet pickup: Friday, September 11 at Large Animal Clinic Office, Bogue St entrance, from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm (not available after 4:30 pm) or race day morning from 8 to 8:45 am at the start area of the race at Conrad.

🗺️ Course Map & Parking

Course Map & Parking information listed in the tabs across the top of the page.

⏱️ Chipped Timing

The race will be chip-timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. Results will be available live during the race and online at this website.

📍 Race Details

The Big Babies 5K will take place on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Conrad Hall, East Lansing, MI. For more information, visit Big Babies 5K.