MU DPT Annual Run/Walk for Life
- Date Sat 17th October 2026
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Columbia, Missouri
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the vibrant MU DPT Annual Run/Walk for Life on Saturday, October 17th, 2026, in Columbia, Boone! This 28th Annual Run for Life 5K kicks off at 9:00 AM, with participants encouraged to arrive by 8:30 AM for check-in and race instructions. This exciting event not only promotes health and wellness but also honors the cherished memories of two beloved Mizzou DPT students, Christopher Griffith and Stacey Bragg, known for their compassion and commitment to the field of physical therapy.
The event is open to everyone—students, alumni, families, and the public—so whether you prefer to walk or run, come out and enjoy a day filled with purpose and community spirit! After crossing the finish line, participants can celebrate with delicious food and fun activities. To ensure you receive a commemorative t-shirt, be sure to register online by October 5th. If you can't make it in person, you can still contribute by making a donation to support the Student Physical Therapy Organization. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference while enjoying a beautiful day outdoors on the MKT Trail!
The event is open to everyone—students, alumni, families, and the public—so whether you prefer to walk or run, come out and enjoy a day filled with purpose and community spirit! After crossing the finish line, participants can celebrate with delicious food and fun activities. To ensure you receive a commemorative t-shirt, be sure to register online by October 5th. If you can't make it in person, you can still contribute by making a donation to support the Student Physical Therapy Organization. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference while enjoying a beautiful day outdoors on the MKT Trail!
Organiser's Description
The 28th Annual Run for Life 5K will take place on October 17th at 9:00 AM! All participants are asked to arrive by 8:30 AM for check-in and race instructions! After the race, stick around for food and fun!
About the Event:
The main purposes of this annual event are:
To Honor the Lives of Two Beloved Mizzou DPT Students:Christopher Griffith, a compassionate home health therapist, passed away shortly after graduation. Stacey Bragg, a member of the Class of 1997, tragically passed away while enrolled in the program. Both are remembered for their kindness, warmth, and dedication to the physical therapy profession.
To Raise Funds for SPTO (Student Physical Therapy Organization): Proceeds from the race support student participation in local and national PT conferences, service-oriented activities within the community, administrative needs of SPTO.
Open to students, alumni, families, and the public! Walkers and runners welcome!
T-shirts:
Shirt pickup will be available on October 16th from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Clark Hall (701 S. Providence Rd), or on race day, October 17th, from 8:00 to 8:45 AM.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to register online by October 5th to guarantee a t-shirt for race week. After this date, you can still register at a discounted rate, but t-shirts will no longer be included.
Donations:
Cant join us in person for the Run/Walk? No problem! You can still make an impact by clicking the Donate tab at the top of the page and supporting MU Physical Therapy in your own meaningful way.
Course:
Check-in will be located at Clark Hall next to the playground at 701 S. Providence Rd. The event will take place on the MKT Trail, starting and ending at the MKT Plaza located at 501 S. Providence Rd. The course will follow an out and back route marked by a turn around. A hydration station will be available at the start/finish area.
About the Event:
The main purposes of this annual event are:
To Honor the Lives of Two Beloved Mizzou DPT Students:Christopher Griffith, a compassionate home health therapist, passed away shortly after graduation. Stacey Bragg, a member of the Class of 1997, tragically passed away while enrolled in the program. Both are remembered for their kindness, warmth, and dedication to the physical therapy profession.
To Raise Funds for SPTO (Student Physical Therapy Organization): Proceeds from the race support student participation in local and national PT conferences, service-oriented activities within the community, administrative needs of SPTO.
Open to students, alumni, families, and the public! Walkers and runners welcome!
T-shirts:
Shirt pickup will be available on October 16th from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Clark Hall (701 S. Providence Rd), or on race day, October 17th, from 8:00 to 8:45 AM.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to register online by October 5th to guarantee a t-shirt for race week. After this date, you can still register at a discounted rate, but t-shirts will no longer be included.
Donations:
Cant join us in person for the Run/Walk? No problem! You can still make an impact by clicking the Donate tab at the top of the page and supporting MU Physical Therapy in your own meaningful way.
Course:
Check-in will be located at Clark Hall next to the playground at 701 S. Providence Rd. The event will take place on the MKT Trail, starting and ending at the MKT Plaza located at 501 S. Providence Rd. The course will follow an out and back route marked by a turn around. A hydration station will be available at the start/finish area.
Races
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Run/Walk for Life 5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 17th October 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$27.50
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