MedZou Ophthalmology Annual 5K
- Date Sun 13th April 2025
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Columbia, Missouri
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the MedZou Ophthalmology Annual 5K, taking place on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at the beautiful Twin Lakes Recreation Area in Columbia, Boone. This exciting event invites runners and walkers of all ages to join in a spirited 5K run/walk to support MedZou's free clinic, which provides essential ophthalmologic care to underserved communities in the Columbia area. The race kicks off at 9:00 AM, with participants encouraged to arrive by 8:30 AM for check-in.
As you traverse the scenic MKT Trail, you'll enjoy a picturesque course that takes you to a turnaround point before heading back to the finish line. Families, kids, and even pets are welcome to join in the fun! After the race, stick around for refreshments and an award ceremony, celebrating everyone’s efforts. Your participation not only promotes health and fitness but also helps raise vital funds for MedZou’s Community Health Clinic, ensuring that those in need have access to critical eye care services. Register online by March 13th for a chance to receive an official race t-shirt, and be a part of this meaningful event that aims to make a difference in the lives
As you traverse the scenic MKT Trail, you'll enjoy a picturesque course that takes you to a turnaround point before heading back to the finish line. Families, kids, and even pets are welcome to join in the fun! After the race, stick around for refreshments and an award ceremony, celebrating everyone’s efforts. Your participation not only promotes health and fitness but also helps raise vital funds for MedZou’s Community Health Clinic, ensuring that those in need have access to critical eye care services. Register online by March 13th for a chance to receive an official race t-shirt, and be a part of this meaningful event that aims to make a difference in the lives
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 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: 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:
Friday, April 4th, from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm at the PCCLC.
Or on the day of the race, 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 Ophthalmologys 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.
Thank you for your support in helping us bring vision care to those who need it most!
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:
Friday, April 4th, from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm at the PCCLC.
Or on the day of the race, 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 Ophthalmologys 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.
Thank you for your support in helping us bring vision care to those who need it most!
Races
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MedZou Ophthalmology Annual 5K
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 13th April 2025 (9:00AM CDT)
$27.50
MedZou Ophthalmology Annual 5K
