About Us
Who we are
Molly's Miles is a Missouri non-profit organization dedicated to honoring the survivors of fallen law enforcement officers. To do this, we hold an annual 5K, 10K, and Virtual Run wherein all proceeds benefit the Missouri Chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.).
Our board is composed of volunteers from the University of Missouri Police Department, the Columbia Police Department, the Boone County Sheriff's Department, the Missouri State Highway Patrol, and family, friends, and supporters of law enforcement officers.
Our history
Shortly after the 2016 Dallas police shooting tragedy, MUPD Lt. Buddy Anliker and his wife, Christie, were compelled to do something to assist those affected by losing their loved ones in the line of duty. In alignment with this objective, the family reached out to the Missouri Chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) whose mission is to provide resources to assist in the rebuilding of lives of the survivors of Missouri law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. The Anliker's found the organization could use assistance in raising funds to continue to support affected families. With a passion for running, the Anlikers created the idea to hold a 5K in memory of fallen officers and to honor their survivors; all funds would benefit C.O.P.S. Molly's Miles is named after Columbia Police Officer Molly Bowden who was shot and killed in the line of duty in 2005.
Our mission
To bring everyone - law enforcement, youth, families, organizations, and runners - together to honor the memory of fallen law enforcement officers and the survivors they left behind.
First Responder Team Challenge
Are you up for it?
Molly's Miles is about coming together in support of our fallen law enforcement officers' survivors. What better way than to compete as a team? In our First Responder Team Challenge, you can do just that! First, find three co-workers at your department that enjoy running as much as you, then complete the registration form (pictured right), and register for the race under the team rate. Top three overall times will be used to calculate the best time for the team. The winning team will receive a trophy, sponsored by the Columbia Police Foundation, their name on a traveling plaque, and of course, bragging rights. Don't miss out on the fun and register your team today!
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