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A Golden Event Celebrates its Silver Anniversary

For 25 years, the Show-Me State Games have given athletes from all over Missouri a chance to go for the gold in a fun and exciting Olympic-style event. Still the largest state games in the nation, the Show-Me Games finals competition brought over 26,000 athletes to Columbia in 2008 and had a year-long economic impact of more than $15 million. This year’s 25^th anniversary event will run July 17-19, 24-26 and 31-August 2 and promises to be just as thrilling, with over three dozen different sporting event options spread out over the three weekends. In addition, this year’s Games will include the State Senior Games, so all athletes can enjoy and celebrate the silver anniversary. You may be over 50, but you can still run with the best of them. No matter your sport or ability level, the Show-Me State Senior Games is for you. It's Missouri's only multi-sport festival created just for the Senior Athlete. It's all about competing in the sport you enjoy and having fun. The combination of the two events this year promises to bring an extra level of excitement to the three weekends. 

If competition’s not your thing, that doesn’t mean you can’t get in your recreation. Columbia is home to all types of facilities to help you keep active. The elaborate parks system offers everything from running and biking trails to tennis courts and disc golf courses. In addition, the mid-Missouri area offers a fantastic variety of golf courses to enjoy. Eagle Knoll Golf Course in nearby Hartsburg has been awarded four and a half stars by Golf Digest, and the variety of courses will keep you busy! Of course, if leisure is more your taste, there are plenty of pools, lakes and spas to keep you relaxed. The Activity and Recreation Center (ARC) has an indoor pool complete with a lazy river so you can hang out poolside even if the weather tries to spoil your plans. Columbia offers the very best in any type of recreation, whether you’re playing to win or just playing.

 

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