A group of MSU students running together, carrying an American flag

Alex’s Great State Race

October 25, 2024
East Lansing, MI to Ann Arbor, MI

Alex Powell

About Alex

Alex Powell's short life is a testament to the courage, tenacity and spirit that epitomize the best in both Wolverines and Spartans. Learn more about the extraordinary young man for whom this race is named.

Supporters watching the race

About the Great State Race

Since 2014, ROTC cadets from MSU and UM have joined together to run 64 miles from East Lansing to Ann Arbor and present the home team with the game ball for the rivalry football game. Learn more about how this celebration continues to grow.

University of Michigan and Michigan State University ROTC members walking Alex's Great State Race

Track the Ball

RaceJoy provides an interactive experience for live tracking. The RaceJoy experience includes Cheer Sending by remote spectators, progress alerts at every mile, and automated virtual results submission. RaceJoy will allow for instant progress of the game ball and ROTC cadets as they make the trek from University of Michigan to Michigan State University. 

How to Track the AGSR Runners:

1. Download the RaceJoy App

2. Search for "Alex's Great State Race" and add, then click next

3. Select "I Want to Track a Runner"

4. Search for AGSR in either the first or last name field

5. Select and Track then Fill Out the Spectator Profile

6. Track Louis Goldstein (UM) or Robert Sullivan (MSU)

News & Media Coverage

UM and MSU ROTC cadets standing together at the AGSR Landing ceremony with listening to speaker Will Tieman
About 50 students in the University of Michigan and Michigan State University ROTC program completed a 64-mile backroad trek Friday morning as part of the 11th annual Alex’s Great State Race.
MSU and UM ROTC Cadets stand in front of Sparty statue on MSU's campus just before 1:00am, Friday morning, October 25.
The ROTC cadets at Michigan State University and the University of Michigan are running the rivalry game ball from East Lansing to Ann Arbor. The race serves as a reminder of the critical work done by the RCPD at MSU and UM’s Student Accessibility and…
Alex's Great State Race Spectators holding a UM/MSU Flag in support
MSU, Michigan communities come together for Alex's Great State Race

Support Alex’s Great Race

Alex's Great State Race raises money for the MSU Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities and U-M Student Accessibility and Accommodation Services. Learn more about how you can get involved and make a positive impact on the lives of these students.

01
Amazing young man
02
Rival schools coming together
11
Years celebrating
704
miles and counting