Join us 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.

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.

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

* In the event the race is cancelled due to inclement weather, participant registration fee is non-refundable.

For event-related questions, please click on the *Contact the Organizers* button on the left-hand side of this page