MSUCOM SOMA (Student Osteopathic Medical Association) is hosting its annual D.O. Monster Dash 5K fundraiser to support the St. Baldrick's Foundation and The Village Lansing! The St. Baldrick's Foundation is a wonderful organization that works with pediatric oncologists to fund the most promising research to combat childhood cancer and support survivors. The Village Lansing is a local organization that strives to create a community where the youth of Lansing can pursue their dreams without fear of gun violence and have access to the support and resources they need to thrive. 

Again this year, the 5K will be both in a virtual and in-person format so that all runners may participate in their preferred format. The in-person race will start at 10:00 AM on November 5th on campus at MSU. Check-in begins at 9:00 AM in Wells Hall. Feel free to wear your spookiest costume and stick around after the race to enjoy our closing ceremony for snacks, raffle drawings, and a word from the St. Baldrick's Foundation! Regarding the virtual version, participants will be able to run the 5K at their convenience anytime and anywhere during the week of October 29th through November 5th. 

Registration is $30 dollars per person and includes a t-shirt and participation medal. T-shirts guaranteed if registered by October 17 with limited supplies available after that time. 

Special Group and Family Pricing: Register 5 or more people together and get $5 off per person!

Finisher medals to all participants! 

Course: The In-person race will start and finish behind Wells Hall. See Course Map along the top for more information. Virtual participants may run any course they wish!

Parking: Lot 79 (stadium parking lot behind STEM building, across the street from Wells Hall)

Results: Results during the in-person race will be live during the race and available on the results tab at the top of the page. Virtual participants may login after the race to enter their time and see their place!

Race Packet: Race packet distribution for the in-person participants will begin the morning of the race at 9:00 AM in B119 at Wells Hall. Shipping available to virtual participants upon request. 

Donations: If you are unable to participate in the race but would still like to show your support, please use the link at the top of the page. 100% of your contribution goes directly to our charitable organizations. Any amount is greatly appreciated!

Feel free to reach out to us at soma.monsterdash@gmail.com with any questions or concerns!

The race will be professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation.