Jumpstart Spark a Life 5K

Join us at the Jumpstart Spark a Life 5K to put children first. The scientists, teachers, entrepreneurs, and leaders of tomorrow are getting their start today. But not all children begin the race on equal footing. We can change this. Jumpstart helps to close the gap that children living in poverty face when entering school. We serve preschool children in low-income neighborhoods–those who need a “Jumpstart” the most–teaching them the vital skills they need to succeed in kindergarten and beyond.

The event starts at Flat Branch Park and continues onto the MKT Trail, Old Southwest Neighborhood, University of Missouri Campus, ending at Flat Branch Park; Columbia, Missouri.

All participants receive cool swag and entry to win one of 75 prizes.

This event will be chip timed.

All children 5 and under participate for free but will not receive a t-shirt. Simply fill out a waiver form for them the morning of the event. If you would like for your child to have a t-shirt then a registration fee must be paid for them.