SMSG News

Annual Pumpkin Fun Run is BACK!

Our 9th Annual Pumpkin Fun Run, sponsored by MU Health Care, will begin at 8 a.m. on September 25th at Albert-Oakland Park in Columbia.  This is a 1.4-mile run/walk around the fitness trails and is open to all Boone County students grades K-5. Parents and teachers are also encouraged to participate.  There is a $10 … Continued

2021 Show-Me State Games Athlete Stories

“Ability is what you’re capable of doing, Motivation determines what you do, and Attitude determines how well you do it.” – Lou Holtz The Games are so much more than the sport itself. It takes passion, drive, community, and family and we love hearing the stories and life journeys behind our athletes! Please enjoy a … Continued

Opening Ceremony will Kick off Games

The 37th annual Show-Me State Games are right around the corner, and they will be kicked off with the Opening Ceremony! This year’s Opening Ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 16th in Mizzou Arena. The event is free and open to the public and will be filled with lots of fun … Continued

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The Show-Me STATE GAMES is a non-profit program of the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Health and is hosted by the University of Missouri. The mission of the Show-Me STATE GAMES is simple: to provide all Missourians the opportunity to participate in activities of health, fitness, family and fun. 32,001 athletes come to Columbia throughout the year to be a part of our events – this includes athletes from 113 out of 114 counties in the state!

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