Detective Mike Doty Memorial Run 2027
- Date
- Saturday, May 15, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Rock Hill, South Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $35 on Dec 28, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | May 15, 20278:00 AM | $30$35 after Dec 28, 2026 | – |
| 5K | 5K | May 15, 20278:10 AM | $25$30 after Dec 28, 2026 | – |
| Fun Run | Kids | May 15, 20278:20 AM | $25 | – |
| "Sleep In" For the CauseVirtual | – | May 15, 20278:00 AM | $25 | – |
| VIRTUAL 10KVirtual | 10K | May 15, 20278:00 AM | $25 | – |
| VIRTUAL 5KVirtual | 5K | May 15, 20278:00 AM | $25 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K: $30 until Dec 27, then $35 until Feb 28, then $40 until May 10.
- 5K: $25 until Dec 27, then $30 until Feb 28, then $35 until May 10.
- Fun Run: $25 until May 10.
Online registration closes May 10, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about 33 percent below a typical 10K in South Carolina, which costs $45 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in South Carolina runs 1:01:45, about 9:56 a mile, based on 33 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:06:16 and men in 55:58.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:21 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 600 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1162 Eden Terrace, Rock Hill, SC 29730
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around May 15 the day usually runs from 61°F at dawn to 81°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 53°F and hot years reach 89°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 1162 Eden Terrace, Rock Hill, SC 29730Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 600 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (May 15, 2027), 2026 (May 16, 2026), 2025 (May 3, 2025), 2024 (Apr 27, 2024), 2023 (May 13, 2023), 2022 (May 14, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Detective Mike Doty Memorial Run?
- Saturday, May 15, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Dec 28, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes May 10, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for South Carolina?
- At $30, entry is about 33 percent below a typical 10K in South Carolina, which costs $45 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- 1162 Eden Terrace, Rock Hill, SC 29730.
From the organizers
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.