Myles for a Mission 5K

Myles for a Mission 5K

The mission of the 5k is to raise awareness of childhood drowning prevention. This race is held to honor the memory of Myles Davis Pope. Myles tragically passed away just shy of his 2nd birthday due to a drowning accident. Our mission is to raise money and awareness to prevent and educate others of childhood drownings. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1-4, and the second leading cause of unintentional death for children ages 5-14.

Childhood Drowning Statistics

• Vulnerability: Children five years old and younger are especially vulnerable, representing 75% of child drowning deaths.
• Gender Difference: Boys are also more than twice as likely to drown as girls.

Fundraising Purpose

All proceeds will be donated to the Myles Davis Pope Memorial Fund. Our mission is to provide funding for survival swim instruction for children 6 years and under whose parents cannot afford the lessons otherwise, to provide CPR/First Aid and AED certification for individuals 8 years and older and to provide other lifesaving water safety education to families to help prevent children from drowning. Together, we can help prevent childhood drowning. Please help us spread prevention by supporting the 5K.

Race Course

Runners and walkers will enjoy a 3.1 mile road course starting from Grace Lutheran Church parking lot and turning into the gently rolling neighborhood of Grace Ridge to loop through all three neighborhood phases of Grace Ridge. This race is for recreational runners and walkers as well as competitive runners.

The fun run course will be held on Grace Lutheran property.

Awards - 5K

• Top Finishers: Overall Top 3 Male & Female and Overall Masters Male & Female awards will be given.
• Age Divisions: The top 3 runners in each of the following divisions will receive awards: Male and Female ages 12 & under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 & over.

$$ Amazon Gift Cards for Overall Winners $$

• Overall Male and Female: $100
• Second Place Overall M/F: $50
• Third Place Overall M/F: $25
• First Place Masters M/F: $25

Post race snacks and award ceremony. Awards will not be mailed.

Awards – ½ Myler Fun Run (8 & under)

• Top Finishers: Overall top 3 Male & Female finishers.
• Finisher's Medal: All fun run participants will receive a finisher's medal.

First Place Fun Run M/F $25 Amazon Gift Card

High Tech Race T-shirts

for participants (guaranteed if registered by May 31)

Check-In

7:00 – 7:45 a.m. Race Day Registration is $35 for the 5K: $5 Fun Run

Race Times

• 5K: 8:00 a.m.
• ½ Myler Fun Run: 8:45 a.m.

Timing and Scoring

by Salisbury Rowan Runners.

Event Details

Date: June 13, 2026
Location: 3020 Grace Church Road, Salisbury, NC

For more information, visit the race page: Myles for a Mission 5K.