2025 Max's Race for The Davies Project

🏃‍♂️ Max's Race Overview

Max's Race for The Davies Project 2025, our 20th annual in-person 5k run/walk, will be held on the beautiful campus of Michigan State University. Consider a scavenger hunt of Max's favorite things such as the moon, the color orange, or MSU's mascot Sparty to honor the legacy of Max who passed away at the age of 6 due to complications from meningitis.

💰 Proceeds & Support

Proceeds from the event will support free round-trip rides to medical appointments for children facing serious health challenges.

👕 Participant Benefits

• T-Shirt: All participants receive a short sleeve t-shirt.
• Medal: Finisher's medal for all participants.

📍 Race Location

MSU People's Park - International Center - 427 N Shaw Ln. East Lansing, MI US 48824

Please see the summer complimentary parking maps at MSU Parking

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Pricing Details

• Family/Group Pricing: Register 3 or more people at the same time and save $5 per person. Valid for the 5k.
• Run for Free: Details below!

🏆 Awards

Overall awards to top male and female finisher. Awards to top 3 in each 5-year age group: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and over. Virtual times will not be counted toward age group awards.

📅 Packet Pickup

• Friday Pickup: June 20th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Playmakers in Okemos.
• Race Day Pickup: 7:00 am to 8:45 am morning of the race in front of the MSU International Center.

⏰ Race Day Start Times

5K run/walk starts at 8AM, kids mile starts at 9:15AM, followed by kids sprint.

⏱️ Race Timing

The race will be professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. Results will be posted during the race and online at Playmakers.com.

💼 Sponsorship Opportunities

To become a sponsor, contact pam@thedaviesproject.org

📸 Event Photos

Photos will be available after the event and courtesy of Del Rio Images.

🔗 Learn More

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE DAVIES PROJECT!

🔗 Event Link

For more information and registration, visit Max's Race.