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 Fee: $30 until September 3rd, then $35 until the 13th of Sept.
• MSU Students: $25 entry fee until September 3rd, then $30 until the 13th of Sept.
• Onsite Registration: $40 for all participants (no MSU discount).
• Family Pricing: $80 for 4 people signing up at the same time, valid until September 3rd, then $100.

👶 Kid Pricing

• Ages 12 and Under: $25 until September 3rd, then $30.

👕 T-shirt Guarantee

We've ordered extra t-shirts! Register today to be guaranteed your shirt, supplies available while they last! T-shirts are guaranteed with entry by end of day 8/28, supplies available after that date as they last.

🏆 Awards

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 Pick Up

Friday 9/12 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.

⏱️ Timing

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

📅 Event Details

Race Date: Sunday, September 14th, 2025

Location: Conrad Hall, East Lansing, MI

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