MedZou Ophthalmology Annual 5K

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2500 Chapel Hill Rd, Columbia MO

Sunday, April 13th, 2025

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

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 Sunday, April 13th, at 9:00 am.

Check-in: Participants are encouraged to arrive at 8:30 am for check-in.
Refreshments: Following the race, participants are invited to stay for refreshments.
Family-Friendly: Kids, pets, and families are encouraged to attend!
Activities: There will be food trucks, games, raffles, and more!

💰 Event Purpose

To raise funds for MedZou's Community Health Clinic, which provides essential ophthalmologic care to underserved populations in the Columbia area. Every dollar raised goes directly towards purchasing equipment, including an Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) machine, that will help diagnose and treat eye conditions for patients in need.

📝 Registration Details

Please register online by March 13th to reserve an official race t-shirt for the event. After this date, registration will still be available at a reduced price, but it will not include a t-shirt.

T-Shirt Pickup 📦

Date: Friday, April 11th, from 2:00-5:00 pm at the PCCLC Health Science Library.
Race Day: On the day of the race, April 13th, 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

The course will follow the scenic MKT Trail to a turnaround point (1.55-mile mark) before returning along the same path to the finish line. A hydration station will be available at the turnaround point.