Detective Mike Doty Memorial Run
- Date
- May 16, 2026
- Location
- 1162 Eden Terrace, Rock Hill, SC
- Distance
- 5K · 10K · Fun Run & more
From the Organizer
Detective Michael “Mike” Doty, who served the York County community for 12 years, was one of four deputies shot searching for a domestic violence suspect in York on January 16, 2018. A day later he passed away. He was an investigator with the York County Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Enforcement Unit and was the Law Enforcement Officer Narcan (LEON) Program coordinator for the sheriff’s office. He was also a member of the YCSO SWAT Entry Team, as well as an associate advisor for the York County Explorer Post 1786.
Your participation in this race will directly benefit Keystone Substance Abuse Services. Keystone was established in 1969 as a private, not-for-profit organization that serves as the Act 301 (1973) substance abuse authority in York County, South Carolina. Keystone offers nationally accredited and licensed services including education, prevention, and treatment (both outpatient and inpatient) -- to meet the needs of individuals, families, and groups in York County and surrounding areas experiencing alcohol and/or drug-related problems.
To learn more about Keystone visit www.keystoneyork.org
Distances & Pricing
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About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Detective Mike Doty Memorial Run?
- Detective Mike Doty Memorial Run is a running event held in Rock Hill, SC. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Detective Mike Doty Memorial Run?
- Saturday, May 16, 2026 in Rock Hill, SC at 1162 Eden Terrace, Rock Hill, SC. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Detective Mike Doty Memorial Run?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Detective Mike Doty Memorial Run
May 16, 2026