Myles for a Mission 5K 2026

The race.

Myles for a Mission 5K takes place June 13, 2026, in Salisbury, NC, benefiting the Myles Davis Pope Memorial Fund to support childhood drowning prevention and water safety education. The 5K covers 3.1 miles on a road course through Grace Ridge neighborhood, starting and finishing at Grace Lutheran Church parking lot. A half-mile fun run for children 8 and under is also offered. The 5K begins at 8:00 a.m. and the fun run at 8:45 a.m., with check-in from 7:00–7:45 a.m. Overall top-three male and female finishers, as well as top-three finishers in nine age divisions (12 and under through 70 and over), receive awards; fun run participants receive finisher's medals. Race t-shirts are guaranteed for those registered by May 31. Post-race snacks and an award ceremony follow. Registration is $35 for the 5K and $5 for the fun run.