Big Babies 5K Run/Walk 2026
Date: Sunday, September 13th
The Big Babies 5K run/walk provides financial support for medical expenses for caring for young large animals (foals, crias, calves, kids, etc.) that require treatment at MSU’s Veterinary Medical Center. Medical expenses for newborn animals are generally unanticipated and can be substantial. The Big Babies Fund will be used to cover part of the medical expenses for clients in need. Funds are also used to support the training needs of students and residents who will become veterinarians and specialists who can help "Big Babies".
Dogs are welcome to walk with their owners in this event. We ask that you start at the back of the group and that dogs are leashed.
Pricing:
- Early Bird (until August 28th): $30.00
- Regular (until September 12th): $35.00
- MSU Students Early Bird (until August 28th): $25.00
- MSU Students Regular (until September 12th): $30.00
- Onsite Registration: $40.00 (no MSU discount)
- Family Pricing (4 people, until August 28th): $80.00
- Family Pricing (4 people, after August 28th): $100.00
- Kid Pricing (ages 12 and under, until August 28th): $25.00
- Kid Pricing (ages 12 and under, after August 28th): $30.00
T-shirts are guaranteed with entry by end of day 8/28, supplies available after that date as they last.
Awards:
Medals for overall male and female winners, plus medals for first and second place finishers in the following age groups (male and female): 10 and under, 11-15, 16-20, 21-25, 26-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, 61-70, 71 and over.
Packet Pick Up:
- Friday, September 11th: Large Animal Clinic Office, Bogue St entrance, from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm.
- Race Day Morning: 8:00 am to 8:45 am at the start area of the race at Conrad Hall.
Course Map & Parking information are available in the tabs across the top of the page. The race will be chipped timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. Results will be available live during the race and online.