
MSU Miles for Medicine - Powered by SNMA is a running race on September 19, 2026 in East Lansing, MI, with entry fees from $20 to $35.
From the Organizer
Miles for Medicine is a 5K run/walk and Kids Fun Run race that put on by the Student National Medical Association (SNMA) of Michigan State University's College of Human Medicine.
At SNMA, we believe that healthcare should be a human right accessible by all, not a privilege.
This race:
Come out an enjoy family fun for all ages, free health screenings, music, games, and more, while making healthcare more accessible for everyone in our community.
Pricing: 5k run/walk $35 until 9/06, $40 from 9/07 to 9/18, $45 on race day. Kids $20. Virtual $20 (no shirt, run and support our organization)
Race Swag: Participants registered by September 6th will receive an exclusive race t-shirt. Shirts are limited in sizes after that date and will available until they are sold out. Shirts will be available in youth and adult sizes.
Course: The event will start and finish at Conrad Hall. See the Course Map section along the top of the page. The fun run will be an out and back
Awards: Overall 5K run/walk winners. All fun run participants will receive a finisher medal.
Packet Pickup: Race day morning starting at 7:30 am at the race start/finish area (behind Conrad Hall)
Results will be live and texted to you upon completion of the race. The race is professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation.
Proceeds: All donations and a portion of race proceeds will benefit Care Free Medical Clinic in Lansing, MI. Visit our donation page for further details.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
75°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from East Lansing 4 S, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
45,394
as of 2023
City Elevation
847 ft
Nearest Airport
LAN
Capital Region International Airport · 6 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 54 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Plan your trip
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MSU Miles for Medicine - Powered by SNMA
Sep 19, 2026