MedZou Ophthalmology 5K
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Event overview
The MedZou Ophthalmology Annual 5K is a community run/walk organized by the University of Missouri’s Ophthalmology Department to raise funds for MedZou’s Community Health Clinic. The event takes place in Columbia, Missouri, at Twin Lakes Recreation Area - Twin Lakes Shelter, with a listed location of 2500 Chapel Hill Rd, Columbia, MO 65203. The listed registration fee for the event is $25.
Purpose and course
Proceeds support the clinic’s ophthalmologic services and equipment purchases, including an Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) machine. The course follows the MKT Trail to a turnaround at the 1.55-mile mark and returns along the same path to the finish. A hydration station is provided at the turnaround point.
Registration and logistics
Online registration includes an option to reserve an official race t-shirt if completed by March 13. After that date registration remains available at a reduced price but without a t-shirt. T-shirt pickup is scheduled at the PCCLC Health Science Library on Friday, April 11 (2:00-5:00 pm) and on the day of the event (8:00-8:45 am). The event listing notes onsite food trucks, games, raffles, and welcomes children and pets. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
