Molly's Miles

🏃‍♀️ Molly's Miles Overview

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.).

👮 In Memory of Officer Bowden

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.

• Tragic Event: Molly passed away on February 10, 2005 at the age of 26 years old.
• Service Record: She had been on the Columbia Police force for over three years.
• Legacy: She was the first Columbia Police officer killed in the line of duty.

💔 Race Slogan and Purpose

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.

📅 Event Details

• Date: April 25, 2026
• Location: 900 W. Nifong Boulevard, Columbia, MO
• Race URL: Molly's Miles Registration