MedZou Ophthalmology Annual 5K
- Date Sat 18th April 2026
- Time 10:00AM CDT
- Location Columbia, Missouri
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for a day of fun and fitness at the MedZou Ophthalmology Annual 5K, taking place on Saturday, April 18th, 2026, at the beautiful Twin Lakes Recreation Area in Columbia, Boone. This exciting event, starting at 10:00 AM, aims to raise funds for the MedZou Community Health Clinic, which provides vital care to underserved patients in the region. Participants can enjoy a scenic 5K run/walk along the picturesque County House Trail, alongside the serene Twin Lakes Fishing Lake and Hinkson Creek.
The event welcomes everyone, including kids and pets, making it a perfect outing for families. Arrive early for check-in at 9:30 AM and stay afterward to indulge in refreshments, games, food trucks, and more! Don’t forget to register online by April 3rd to secure your official race t-shirt. Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, come join us for a fantastic day dedicated to promoting health and wellness in our community while making a difference for those in need!
The event welcomes everyone, including kids and pets, making it a perfect outing for families. Arrive early for check-in at 9:30 AM and stay afterward to indulge in refreshments, games, food trucks, and more! Don’t forget to register online by April 3rd to secure your official race t-shirt. Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, come join us for a fantastic day dedicated to promoting health and wellness in our community while making a difference for those in need!
Organiser's Description
The Annual Mizzou Ophthalmology 5K Run/Walk will be hosted by the University of Missouris Ophthalmology Department to support MedZous 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 18th, at 10:00 am. Participants are encouraged to arrive by 9:30 AM FOR CHECK-IN. Following the race, participants are invited to stay for refreshments. Kids, pets, families are encouraged to attend! There will be games, food trucks, and more!
EVENT PURPOSE: To raise funds for MedZou Community Health Clinic, which provides essential care to underserved populations in the Columbia area.
REGISTRATION DETAILS:
Please register online by April 3rd to reserve an official race t-shirt for the event. After this date, registration will still be available, but will not guarantee a race t-shirt.
T-SHIRT PICKUP:
Friday, April 10th, from 2:00-4:00 pm at the PCCLC Health Science Library.
Or on the day of the race, April 18th, from 9:30-9:45 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 Ophthalmologys MedZou fundraiser!
COURSE INFORMATION:
This scenic course will begin at County House Trail, along side Twin Lakes Fishing Lake and Hinkson Creek. At the ~1.5-mile marker, there will be a water station followed by a loop around the 3M Flat Branch-Hinkson Creek Wetlands. This will return to the water station with the final stretch across a section of MKT Trail and back around the lake.
Thank you for your support in helping us bring care to those who need it most!
EVENT PURPOSE: To raise funds for MedZou Community Health Clinic, which provides essential care to underserved populations in the Columbia area.
REGISTRATION DETAILS:
Please register online by April 3rd to reserve an official race t-shirt for the event. After this date, registration will still be available, but will not guarantee a race t-shirt.
T-SHIRT PICKUP:
Friday, April 10th, from 2:00-4:00 pm at the PCCLC Health Science Library.
Or on the day of the race, April 18th, from 9:30-9:45 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 Ophthalmologys MedZou fundraiser!
COURSE INFORMATION:
This scenic course will begin at County House Trail, along side Twin Lakes Fishing Lake and Hinkson Creek. At the ~1.5-mile marker, there will be a water station followed by a loop around the 3M Flat Branch-Hinkson Creek Wetlands. This will return to the water station with the final stretch across a section of MKT Trail and back around the lake.
Thank you for your support in helping us bring care to those who need it most!
Races
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MedZou Ophthalmology Annual 5K
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sat 18th April 2026 (10:00AM CDT)
$27.50
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