SOMA DO Monster Dash

🎃 Event Overview

• Organizer: MSUCOM SOMA (Student Osteopathic Medical Association) is hosting its annual D.O. Monster Dash 5K fundraiser to support our charity partners.
• Charity Partners: We are partnering with Hearts for Henrih Alikaj and Refugee Development Center to help individuals and families in mid-Michigan.
• Event Date: The race takes place on October 19, 2025.
• Location: 939 Fee Rd, East Lansing, MI, on the MSU campus.

👻 Race Format

• In-Person: Starts at 10:00 AM, with check-in beginning at 9:00 AM in Fee Hall, room E105.
• Virtual: Participants can run the 5K at their convenience anytime during the week of October 12th through 19th.
• Costumes: Feel free to wear your spookiest costume and enjoy our closing ceremony with snacks and raffle drawings!
• Start/Finish Location: Please note the new start/finish location at Fee Hall.

💰 Registration Details

• Registration Fee: $30 per person (includes t-shirt and participation medal).
• Pricing Window: $35 from 10/06 to 10/18: race day registration is $40, no t-shirt available.
• Group Discount: Register 5 or more people together and get $5 off per person!
• Finisher Medals: All participants will receive finisher medals.

🏁 Course Information

• Course Start/Finish: The in-person race will start and finish at Fee Hall.
• Course Map: See Course Map along the top for more information.
• Traffic Note: Participants will need to pause at 4 locations if traffic is present: please be aware of your surroundings.
• Virtual Participants: May run any course they choose!

🚗 Parking Information

• Parking Locations: Participants may park in lots 30 - 33 next to Fee Hall and at Ramps 1 or 3 on campus.
• Ramp Details: Ramp 1 is next to the College of Law, and Ramp 3 is connected to the Wharton Center.
• Parking Map: The map for parking can be found at the bottom of this page.

📊 Race Results

• Live Results: Available during the in-person race and on the results tab at the top of the page.
• Virtual Participants: Can log in after the race to enter their time and see their place!

📦 Race Packet

• Distribution: For in-person participants, distribution begins at 9:00 AM in Fee Hall, room E105.
• Shipping: Available to virtual participants upon request.

🙏 Donations

• Support: If you cannot participate but wish to support, 100% of donations go to our charitable organizations.
• Contribution Amount: Any amount is greatly appreciated!

✉️ Contact Information

• Questions: Reach out to us at soma.monsterdash@gmail.com.
• Timing: The race will be professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation.

🔗 Race Link

• More Information: Visit the race page at SOMA D.O. Monster Dash.