Molly's Miles
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Event Overview
Molly's Miles is a running and walking event held in Columbia, Missouri. The race serves as a memorial for Officer Molly Suzanne Thomas Bowden, the first officer from the Columbia Police department to be killed in the line of duty. Since its inception, the event has focused on supporting the surviving family members and coworkers of Missouri law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. All proceeds from the participation fees are donated to Missouri Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.).
Race Categories
Participants can choose from several event formats:
- 5k Run/Walk: A 3.1 mile course through the local area.
- 10k Run/Walk: A 6.2 mile course for participants seeking a longer distance.
- First Responder Challenge: A 5k team-based competition for law enforcement departments.
- Virtual Run: A 3.1 mile remote option for those unable to attend in person.
Team Competition
The First Responder Challenge allows teams of four coworkers from the same department to compete together. The finishing times of the top three runners from each team are used to calculate a cumulative score. The winning team is awarded a trophy and a place on a traveling plaque provided by the Columbia Police Foundation.
Location and Logistics
The event is based at 900 W. Nifong Boulevard in Columbia. For those traveling from outside the region, local accommodation is available through a hotel partnership at the Holiday Inn Express on Cinnamon Hill Lane. Participants who complete their registration by April 9th are guaranteed their preferred shirt size. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
