Head for the Cure 5K - Mid Missouri
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2027 Mid Missouri 5K - Head for the Cure
The 18th Annual Head for the Cure 5K in Mid Missouri takes place on April 3, 2027 at Stephens Lake Park - Gordon Shelter in Columbia, Missouri. The event combines a community run/walk with fundraising and recognition activities tied to brain tumor support and research.
Funds raised through this event will locally benefit MU Health Care’s Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, Path to Hope, and other national brain cancer programs, education, and initiatives. The event includes organized fundraising for individuals and teams, and resources such as a team captain kit and an FAQ section to support participants and fundraisers.
Event features on race day include packet pickup, a kids fun run, a brain tumor survivor photo opportunity, and recognitions and awards. The event offers several ways to recognize caregivers, healthcare professionals, survivors, and those remembered through memorial acknowledgments.
Distances:
- 5K run/walk
- Kids Fun Run : 100 meter dash
The event lists local beneficiaries and sponsors, and maintains a record of past race results and galleries. Activities and recognitions are presented alongside fundraising efforts that support clinical research and related programs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
