Max's Race for The Davies Project

Max's Race for The Davies Project 2026 , our 21st 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 from the event will support free round-trip rides to medical appointments for children facing serious health challenges.

All participants receive a short sleeve t-shirt and finisher's medal.

Race Location: Hubbard Hall 964 Hubbard Rd. East Lansing, MI  48825

Please see the summer complimentary parking maps at https://parking.msu.edu/

Special 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, June 12th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Playmakers in Okemos.

Race Day packet pickup: 7:00 am to 8:45 am morning of the race in the center of Akers and Hubbard Hall courtyard

Race Day Start Times:  5K run/walk starts at 8AM, kids mile starts at 9:15AM, followed by kids sprint

Race Location: MSU Hubbard Hall 964 Hubbard Rd. East Lansing, MI  48825

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

To become a sponsor, contact pam@thedaviesproject.org

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

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE DAVIES PROJECT !