Autumn March for ALS

  • Date Sat 18th October 2025
  • Location Dyersburg, Tennessee
  • Price Free - $26.25
  • Races 5 races
  • Distances 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Autumn March for ALS Awareness, taking place on Saturday, October 18th, 2025, in the charming city of Dyersburg, Tennessee. This beloved annual event, held on the historic Dyersburg Square, invites participants of all ages to join in the spirit of community and support a great cause. With a variety of race distances, including a 5K and a Youth Mile, the March has a rich history that dates back to its inception in 1991.

Originally started to promote youth programs at the Dyersburg/Dyer County Union Mission, this event has evolved into a vital platform for raising awareness about ALS. Past participants have included notable local runners, with impressive records that speak to the competitive spirit of this race. Whether you are a seasoned runner or a first-time participant, the Autumn March for ALS Awareness is a fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself while making a difference. Join us for early packet pick-up on October 18th from 4-8 pm at Holy Angels Catholic Church, and prepare for a day filled with camaraderie, inspiration, and the joy of running for a cause!

Organiser's Description

The "March" was the brainchild of Jerry Edmundson, former director of the Dyersburg/Dyer County Union Mission. Edmundson created the race in 1991 to promote the Mission's youth programs, and the race has been held on Dyersburg's Square the third Saturday of October every year since. In 2016, when the Mission relinquished sponsorship of the event, Sarah Alley and a committee of supporters renewed the race as the Autumn March for ALS Awareness, using the same courses laid out years ago. Edmundson returned to officially start the 2016 race.

One of the longest running 5ks in West TN, the March celebrates a glorious history. Past participants include celebrated runner Lance Winders, who hold the course 5k record with a time of 15:56 and once completed the mile course in 4:54. The late Charles Reagan, for whom the Masters award is named, holds the record in that class, running the 5k in 16:38 at age 46. Local runner David Raines has participated in every March since its inception. His 22:40 represents a record in the Senior Grandmaster's class. As a teen, Maggie Silvers of Lexington, turned in a 5k time of 19:03, a record that still stands. Konnor Kessler of Bolivar holds the Youth Mile record with a 5:16 time. Regardless of their time, all participants in the March are winners because they are supporting a worthwhile cause. This could be your year for a new personal best. Thanks for joining the race!

Early packet Pick-up is October 18th 4-8 pm at Holy Angels Catholic Church

535 Tucker St, Dyersburg, TN 38024

Races

  • Autumn March for ALS 5K

    Incl. $1.25 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 18th October 2025 (9:30AM EDT)

    $26.25

    OPENS SOON
  • Autumn March for ALS 2-MILE WALK

    Incl. $1.25 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 18th October 2025 (9:30AM EDT)

    $26.25

    OPENS SOON
  • Autumn March for ALS YOUTH MILE

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 18th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    Free

    OPENS SOON
  • Ghost Runner

    Incl. $1.25 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 18th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $26.25

    OPENS SOON
  • Y-TOT TROT 1/2 MILE for 5 YEARS OLD and UNDER

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 18th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    Free

    OPENS SOON

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Downtown Dyersburg Courthouse Square, Dyersburg, 38024, TN, United States

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