Brand New Courses in 2025!
This year's race courses are brand new, and all take place fully within the beautiful Michigan State University campus! No other race offers this experience, with full road closures and exclusive access to the many sights and historic landmarks at MSU.
Landmarks You'll See
Breslin Center
The official start line is located outside of Breslin Center, home of the MSU Men's and Women's Basketball teams!
Sparty Statue
Participants will travel past the legendary Sparty Statue on their way out, as well as on their way back towards the finish line!
IM Circle
Our brand new 5K course will take participants around IM Circle, providing stunning views of some of MSU's most historic buildings, including Landon Hall.
Cowles House
Get an up close view at the oldest standing building on MSU's campus, Cowles House!
Broad Art Museum
Check out the unique architecture of the MSU Broad Art Museum! The museum features contemporary art, focusing on amplifying stories and perspectives from historically underrepresented communities.
The Rock
In 1873, the graduating class at MSU gifted what would become the university's oldest monument - The Rock! What will this historic landmark look like on race day?
Beaumont Tower
Possibly the most iconic building on campus, participants will get to go by Beaumont Tower - and hopefully hear some of its legendary bells ringing!
Spartan Stadium
VICTORY FOR MSU! The official finish line is just outside of Spartan Stadium, home to MSU's Football team. After you finish, make sure to take your victory lap inside the stadium, ring the bell, and get your photo taken with Tom and Lupe Izzo!
Course Map
New This Year:
- Brand new USATF CERTIFIED 5K course, taking place fully on MSU's campus, starts on Kalamazoo outside of Breslin and finishes on Red Cedar, just north of Spartan Stadium
- Brand new 1/2 K distance and course, sharing the same start and finish as the new 5K
- Kids' Sprint has moved to Dem Field, the grass field in between Dem Hall and Sparty Statue. This year's Kids' Sprint will fully take place on this field!
Start Area Layout
With the start line moving, we have a new layout for the start area. Participants will flow through the area in the following order:
- Pre-race announcements will take place on Coach Izzo's patio on the southeast side of Breslin Center (A on the map)
- Participants will be called to report to the Staging Area (Izzo flags on the map) north on Birch, adjacent to Munn Ice Arena 5 minutes before their scheduled start time
- Event staff will walk participants in the Staging Area north on Birch and right onto Kalamazoo to approach the Start Line (S on the map)
Restrooms (R on the map) will be availabe inside Munn Ice Arena as well as alongside Birch on the way to the Start Line.
Please reference the Start Area Map below:
Kids' Sprint
We have a new location for this year's Kids' Sprint! The entire race will take place at Dem Field, located directly behind Sparty in between Kalamazoo and Chestnut.
The race will fully take place on grass (KS on map). Medals will be distributed at the field, and participants can then proceed to the Spartan Stadium tunnel (F on map) following the dotted line to get their post-race food and beverage!
There will be a parent/child reunite area located at the MSU Mobile Unit (+ on map).
Restrooms (R on map) will be available in Lot 124 as well as inside Spartan Stadium on the north concourse (access through Gates J and K).
Please reference the Kids' Sprint map below:
Parking
There are a number of free parking options available on MSU's campus for event day:
- Ramp 7 (click here for directions)
- Kellogg Center (click here for directions)
- Lot 79 (click here for directions)
- Lot 56 (click here for directions)
- Lot 39 (click here for directions)
- Lot 40 (click here for directions)
Click the button below to access MSU's interactive map.
