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IRONDOG 5K
Join us on Saturday, March 21st - 2026 for our 12th annual event. The IRONDOG Fund was created to support the medical and surgical care of animals hospitalized at the MSU Veterinary Medical Center. The IRONDOG 5K is our largest annual fundraiser.
Join us for a flat, fast, and fun course through the campus of MSU. Dogs are welcome with walkers, they must be leashed and we ask that you start at the back of the start line area.
Pricing: $30 until 3/13 with a t-shirt guaranteed. $35 from 3/14 to 3/20 limited shirts available. $40 race day (shirts while supplies last)
Register by 3/13 to be guaranteed a t-shirt. T-shirts available as supplies last after that date.
Awards: Overall male and female and Overall Master (age 40+) male and female. Age group awards to top 3 in each age category.
Early Packet Pick Up will be held at Playmakers (2299 W Grand River Ave, Okemos, MI 48864) 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, March 20th.
Race day Packet Pickup will start at 7:30-8:50AM at the race site.
Virtual option: If you are unable to join us in person we are offering a virtual event. Run/Walk on your own date and we'll send you a race shirt in the mail. Pricing is $35 until 3/13 with a t-shirt guaranteed. $40 from 3/14 to 3/21 limited shirts available. Price includes shipping. You can enter your results, however virtual participants are not eligible for awards.
The race will be professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. Results will be live during the race.
Register today for the 2026 Run for the House! Ronald McDonald House Mid-Michigan is please to welcome back our Champion Sponsor, MSU Federal Credit Union!
The 2026 Run for the House will start and finish at the MSU Federal Credit Union Headquarters in East Lansing. There is something for everyone at this community event, including a 5K run/walk, a 10K run, a 10K Ruck and a Kids One Mile Fun Run & Sprint. A virtual option is also offered.
In-Person Race: Participants who choose this option will participate on the marked courses beginning on MSUFCU's Headquarters on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The 5K course will guide you out onto West Road and through the paved paths on MSUFCU's campus. The 10K course will be a double loop of the 5K course with some differences that will be noted with signs and by volunteers. Both courses will be chip timed by the Michigan Running Foundation.
Kids 1 Mile Fun Run & Sprint Children ages 12 & under registering for our kids races can enjoy both the Sprint (very short distance that even our youngest participants can complete) and our mile-long Fun Run. The Sprint starts at 9:15 a.m., and the Fun Run will begin immediately afterward. Kids race registration allows children to participate in both races. Pacers will run with kids to keep them on the right path.
Ruck for the House 10K: The Ruck for the House will follow the 10K course beginning and ending at MSU Federal Credit Union Headquarters campus. Rucking is walking with weight on your back based on military training workouts. Participants will provide their own weighted vests or backpacks. Course limit is 2 hours. The Ruck will be chip timed by the Michigan Running Foundation.
Virtual Race - Pick Your Pace: Participants who choose the virtual race option can run or walk the race between April 17, 2026 through April 19, 2026. Virtual participants can participate anywhere their feet will take them — at home, on a treadmill, in a neighborhood or at a local park! Virtual participants may order a race packet, but they must be picked up in person. Awards will not be available for virtual participants.
5K and 10K (including the Ruck) begin at 10:00 a.m. You do not have to feel rushed to get to the starting line. Timing does not start until you cross the timing mats!
Kids Sprint begins at 9:15 a.m, and 1 Mile Fun Run will follow immediately. Families are encouraged to visit the Lansing Area Littles Kids' Zone before and after the races.
Packet Pickup
Pre-race at Playmakers: 2299 W. Grand River Avenue, Okemos, MI 48864
Friday, April 17, 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 18, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Day of Race at Registration table at MSUFCU Headquarters
Sunday, April 19, 9 – 10 am
Greater Lansing Area Race Series (GLARS):
Run for the House is proud to once again be part of the Greater Lansing Area Race Series (GLARS) this year! This race series showcases a variety of races across the Greater Lansing area, kicking off in March and wrapping up in late September. By participating in these races, you can earn points that bring you closer to achieving an overall series award. Click here for more information.
Are bikes, scooters, skateboards, etc. permitted?
No, bikes, scooters, skateboards, etc. are not allowed in any race. Only Mountain Bike Michigan members who are volunteering as course leaders or sweepers are permitted to ride bikes on the course.
Can I bring my dog?
MSUFCU allows dogs on their campus as long as you abide by the City of East Lansing leashing ordinance and your dog can handle the social interaction of the event. If you are walking or running the 5K with your dog, we do ask that you start at the back of the starting group to avoid accidental tripping.
*Shirt opt-out option available!
At Ronald McDonald House Mid-Michigan, our purpose is keeping families close to the care their sick children need, and providing comfort, support and resources for families just steps from the hospital. We can't wait to bring you the 2026 Run for the House while continuing our commitment to keep families safe while keeping them close. We will continue to follow local government health guidelines surrounding events.
Help make a difference for families of seriously ill children. Your participation in the Run for the House 5K Run/Walk, 10K Run, 10K Ruck and Kids Run will help the Ronald McDonald House Mid-Michigan provide a home-away-from-home for those families who have a child being hospitalized or receiving treatment at Lansing-area hospitals and clinics. The House offers a comfortable and private place for families to sleep, eat and relax. Here families find a caring atmosphere where they can receive strength and encouragement from others who are also going through difficult times.
Join us on Sunday, April 26 for the 7th annual Izzo Run/Walk/Roll!
The Izzo family has partnered with Playmakers to host this premium experience on the campus of Michigan State University. The mission is to connect alumni, the MSU and Mid-Michigan communities in a positive celebration of Coach Izzo's legacy. The events include a 5K Run/Walk, 5K Roll, 1/2 K Walk/Roll, Kids' Races and a Virtual 5K; all events will focus on fitness, fun, family, Spartan spirit and charitable giving!
Proceeds from the 2026 Izzo Run/Walk/Roll will continue to support an endowment for The Izzo Legacy that will ensure charitable giving for years to come. In addition, participants can donate to select local charities through the registration process or on the donation page.
"Tom and I have certainly been blessed to be a part of this community and we feel a genuine obligation to give back to the MSU and Mid-Michigan communities that have become such a large part of our lives. One of the reasons we’ve never left Michigan State is the connection to our community."
~ Lupe Izzo
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 [email protected]
Photos will be available after the event and courtesy of Del Rio Images.
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