Molly's Miles

Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT

Location: Columbia, MO; 900 W. Nifong Boulevard, 65203
Type: RUN

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At a glance

Run Molly's Miles to honor fallen officers and support their surviving families through Missouri Concerns of Police Survivors.

For a Cause

Who it's for

Military & First Responders

Great for: cause-driven runners

Molly's Miles is a meaningful mid-Missouri race dedicated to honoring the memory of Officer Molly Suzanne Thomas Bowden. This event raises vital funds to support the family members and affected co-workers of Missouri law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. All proceeds directly benefit Missouri Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.), reflecting the race's slogan, 'In Honor of the Survivors.' It's an opportunity to participate in a 6.2-mile run while contributing to a profound cause.

What to expect

Participate in a 6.2-mile run dedicated to a meaningful cause.
Register by April 9th to guarantee your shirt size.
The first 1000 registrants will receive a swag bag.

Standout details

Supports families of fallen officers
Benefits Missouri C.O.P.S.
Named for Officer Molly Bowden
Swag bags for first 1000 registrants

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

4 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

3.1 Miles
Sat, Apr 25, 8:05 AM CDT · From $38.96
Opens Sep 30, 2025, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Apr 25, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
3.1 Miles
Sat, Apr 25, 8:00 AM CDT · From $28.29
Opens Sep 30, 2025, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Apr 25, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
5K
Sat, Apr 25, 8:00 AM CDT · From $38.96
Opens Sep 30, 2025, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Apr 25, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

+ 1 more option

6.2 Miles
Sat, Apr 25, 8:00 AM CDT · From $44.30
Opens Sep 30, 2025, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Apr 25, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

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From the organizer

Molly's Miles 5K, 10K and Virtual Run is a mid-Missouri race that raises money to support the family members of police officers killed in the line of duty. All proceeds from the race will be provided to Missouri Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.).

The race is named after Officer Molly Suzanne Thomas Bowden who was mortally wounded while conducting a routine traffic stop on the night of January 10, 2005 in Columbia, Missouri. Molly passed away on February 10, 2005 at the age of 26 years old. She had been on the Columbia Police force for over three years and was the first Columbia Police officer killed in the line of duty.

The slogan for this race is "In Honor of the Survivors," and focuses on the surviving families and affected co-workers of Missouri law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty.

Swag bags guaranteed for the first 1000 registrants!

Hotel Information

Coming in from out of town and need a place to stay? Click the link below for rooms at our hotel partner, Holliday Inn Express, located at 1402 Cinnamon Hill Lane, Columbia, MO, US

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