Each January, during Kylie’s birthday month, our community comes together for Run the Distance for Kylie—an annual event that celebrates her love for running, teamwork, and showing up with heart.

This memorial run is more than miles on a course. It’s a chance for runners, families, friends, and supporters of all ages to honor Kylie’s passion for competition and the joy she found in being part of a team. It is also the primary fundraiser for the Kylie Pope Foundation, with most of the proceeds supporting scholarships for local high school senior athletes as they pursue higher education. Through this event, Kylie’s passion for athletics and encouragement of others continues to create opportunity and inspire future generations.

Whether you run, walk, volunteer, or cheer from the sidelines, every step taken helps turn remembrance into impact. Held in the month she was born, Run the Distance for Kylie brings together family, friends, and the greater community to honor her legacy—by investing in young athletes who share her drive, dedication, and love for academics and sports.

Together, we run for Kylie. Together, we run for the future.