MSU Miles for Medicine - Powered by SNMA & SSM

Miles for Medicine is a 5K run/walk and kids fun run fundraiser event hosted by MSU Student National Medical Associations (at the College of Human Medicine & the College of Osteopathic Medicine) and MSU Spartan Street Medicine that will serve to uplift both the greater Lansing community and vulnerable populations.

About SNMA
The Student National Medical Association (SNMA) is a national organization of over 6,000 medical students nationwide who are committed to addressing the needs of underserved communities and becoming clinically excellent physician-advocates.

About SSM
Spartan Street Medicine (SSM) is an organization comprised of medical students and physicians united under a commitment to quality healthcare for all. The program provides medical care and health education to people experiencing homelessness in Ingham County in the form of pop-up clinics and outreach trips.

At SNMA & SSM , we believe that healthcare should be a human right accessible by all, not a privilege. 

This race and donations will:

• Help medical students make a difference locally, regionally, and nationally
• Helps the community improve their health one step at a time.
• Provide direct support for Care Free Medical Center and race day
• Support fibroid research and awareness at the The White Dress Project non-profit organization.
• Improve SSM's ability to assess and address the needs of the Greater Lansing community.
• Medical supplies for blood pressure and glucose screenings.
• Distribution of basic needs, food, and clothing at Green Bag Packing monthly events.
• Support the SNMA CHM Annual Pre-Medical Pathways Conference and the SNMA COM OsteoMAPS Conference, where pre-med students have the opportunity to learn how to navigate medical school applications and gain hands-on clinical experience through focused workshops.

Come out and enjoy with 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 $30 until 8/30. $35 from 8/31 to 9/6. $40 from 9/7 to 9/19.  Kids $20. No virtual run this year.

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 race. 
 
Awards: Overall 5K run/walk male and female 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
• The White Dress Project non-profit organization that promotes fibroids awareness and research.
• Spartan Street Medicine
• MSU SNMA Pathways & OsteoMAPS conferences

The race will start and finish at Conrad/Fee Hall, in the East Neighborhood courtyard. There is plenty of parking in nearby lots on campus, including the Fee lots 30, 32, and 33.

Parking Information

T-shirt guaranteed with registrations by 9/06. 

Trophy to Overall 5K run/walk male and female winners.  All 5k and fun run participants will receive a finisher medal.