Quote by David Brandon:

“The University of Michigan Athletic Department strives to reach out and embrace the greater Ann Arbor community. Back in 2007, when our Department approved Big House Big Heart, we facilitated the creation and development of an extraordinary community experience. Extraordinary in so many ways…from running down the tunnel of the greatest football stadium in America to raising significant funds for area charitable organizations and the University of Michigan Health System. The experience will be even more special this year with the completion of the impressive expansion and renovation of the Big House. Go Blue!” - David Brandon, Director of Athletics, University of Michigan

The Big House...

The race...

...starts and finishes at the University of Michigan’s famous football stadium--The Big House. It is the largest stadium in the country seating over 107,000 spectators. This chip-timed 5K and 10K events start on the corner of Kipke and Green and the run takes you through the University of Michigan’s beautiful campus with a spectacular finish--a run through the Big House tunnel and onto the field. You’ll finish on the 50 yard line and watch yourself on the Big House Big Screen!

WALKERS, STROLLERS and WHEELCHAIRS WELCOME!

Raise Funds for Your Non Profit!

Big House Big Heart offers you TWO ways to raise funds for area non profits.

Champions for Charity will donate a portion of your entry to ALS research at The University of Michigan Program for Neurology Research & Discovery, the UM Cardiovascular Center and to C. S. Mott Children’s Hospital and Women's Hospital!Get a team together for your favorite non profit. Champions for Charity will supply you with a fund-raising kit. You and your team can raise thousands of dollars for the charity of your choice just by getting tax deductible donations for completing your run. Every penny you and your team raises will go directly to your charity of choice.

Quote by President Coleman

"Everyone who steps up to participate in the Big House Big Heart run is a champion because they support countless children and adults being treated at the University of Michigan Health System. Along with the thrill of racing through Michigan Stadium comes the satisfaction of knowing your participation helps the U-M Program for Neurology Research & Discovery, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital and Women's Hospital and the U-M Cardiovascular Center. Thank you for putting your best foot forward for such important programs." - Mary Sue Coleman, President, University of Michigan

Quote by Rich Rodriguez

"Big House Big Heart. What a great event. Michigan football players will tell you nothing is more special than the run down the tunnel and on to the field. Big House Big Heart gives the whole community the chance to experience that feeling. What is even more special about Big House Big Heart is its charitable component. So get out and run or walk, have a Big Heart, and give generously to UofM ALS Research, Mott Children’s Hospital, U-M Cardiovascular Center and the charity of your choice." Rich Rodriguez, Head Football Coach, University of Michigan

Quote by Ora Hirsch Pescovitz

"In addition to our goal to become the national leader in health, health care reform, biomedical innovation, and medical and nursing education, it's important that we never lose sight of the difference we can make right here in our own community. Big House Big Heart is a way for us to raise money and support area non-profits. That the event starts and finishes in our own Michigan Stadium only reinforces how much of a difference this institution can make to our patients." - Ora Hirsch Pescovitz, M.D., Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs, University of Michigan



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