Join us for IEV's annual Fun Race. This year, the theme is Día de Los Muertos - a joyful tradition of remembering and honoring the people we love.
📅 Sunday, November 1, 2026
📍 Michigan State University Hubbard/Akers Courtyard.
This friendly fun run/walk is a collaboration between the International Engagement Volunteers (IEV) and the International Engagement in Mexico (IEM) education abroad program. Proceeds from the event will support service-learning projects carried out by Michigan State University students through IEV.
Registration: Register by October 16, 2026, to guarantee your event T-shirt on race day.
🏅 The first 100 finishers will receive a race medal.
Can't join us in person? You can still participate in our virtual race! We'll provide your T-shirt and medal. Just make sure to register under the virtual 5K race.
Make It Festive!
This isn't just about crossing the finish line. It's about community, connection, celebration, and remembrance.
We invite you to come dressed for the occasion! Think:
Bring your friends, bring your spirit, and join us as we move together, celebrate together, and remember together.
MSU students, please bring your Student ID to check in. Children under the age of 15: please register under ALL Students ($25).
Nov 01, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
00:00
$53.00
Nov 01, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
12:00
$45.00
Nov 01, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
12:00
$25.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in East Lansing.
Learn more about the host city, East Lansing.
East Lansing is a city in Ingham and Clinton counties in the U.S. state of Michigan. A college town, East Lansing is home to Michigan State University (MSU), one of the largest public universities in the United States. As of 2026, the city has a population of 49,435. The city is located immediately east of Lansing, Michigan's capital and sixth most populous city; the two cities anchor the Lansing–East Lansing metropolitan area.
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