2500 Chapel Hill Rd, Columbia MO
Saturday, April 5th, 2025
🏃♂️ Mizzou Ophthalmology Annual 5K
The Annual Mizzou Ophthalmology 5K Run/Walk will be hosted by the University of Missouri’s Ophthalmology Department to support MedZou’s free clinic for underserved patients in Columbia, Missouri. The event is set to take place at Twin Lakes Recreation Area at the Twin Lakes Shelter on Saturday, April 5th, at 9:00 am. Participants are encouraged to arrive at 8:30 am for check-in. Following the race, participants are invited to stay for refreshments and an award ceremony. Kids, pets, families are encouraged to attend!
💵 Event Purpose
- Goal: To raise funds for MedZou's Community Health Clinic.
- Service: Provides essential ophthalmologic care to underserved populations.
- Impact: Every dollar raised goes directly towards purchasing equipment.
- Equipment: Includes an Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) machine.
📝 Registration Details
- Deadline: Please register online by March 13th to reserve an official race t-shirt.
- Late Registration: After this date, registration will still be available at a reduced price.
- T-Shirt: Late registration will not include a t-shirt.
👕 T-Shirt Pickup
- Date: Friday, April 4th, from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm at the PCCLC.
- Race Day: On April 5th, from 8:00 am - 8:45 am.
🤝 Donations
If you are unable to participate in the Run/Walk but would like to contribute, please click the "Donate" tab at the top of the website to make your contribution to Mizzou Ophthalmology’s MedZou fund.
🏞️ Course Information
- Route: The course will follow the scenic MKT Trail.
- Turnaround: At the 1.55-mile mark.
- Return: Participants will return along the same path to the finish line.
- Hydration: A hydration station will be available at the turnaround point.
Thank you for your support in helping us bring vision care to those who need it most!
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