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Sunday, November 1st, 2026
964 Hubbard Rd, East Lansing MI
5K
40–54°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
38–50°F
dry
2024
41–50°F
dry
2023
25–39°F
dry
2022
48–65°F
dry
2021
37–47°F
dry
2020
32–48°F
rain
2019
32–42°F
dry
2018
40–47°F
rain
2017
33–43°F
rain
2016
48–73°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
Join us for IEV's annual Fun Race. This year, the theme is Día de Los Muertos and remembering our loved ones. It is scheduled for Sunday, November 1, 2026, at Michigan State University Hubbard/Akers Courtyard.
Collaboration and Purpose
- Organization: This friendly fun run/walk is a collaboration between the International Engagement Volunteers (IEV) and the International Engagement in Mexico (IEM) education abroad program.
- Support: Proceeds from the race will support service-learning projects carried out by Michigan State University students through IEV.
- Registration Deadline: Register by October 16, 2026, to guarantee a t-shirt on race day.
- Finisher Medals: First 100 finishers will receive a race medal.
Virtual Participation
If you can't attend in person, you can still participate in our virtual race. We'll mail you the t-shirt and medal—just let us know in the notes!
Student Check-In
Students, please bring your Student ID to check in.
More Information
For additional details and to register, visit the race page.
Course map
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