Dave's Run For ALS
- Date Sun 1st November 2026
- Time 7:00AM MST
- Location Tucson, Arizona
- Price Free - $59.30
- Races 6 races
- Distances 5 Mile, 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join us for an inspiring day at Dave's Run For ALS on Sunday, November 1, 2026, in beautiful Tucson, Pima! This lively event welcomes runners and walkers of all ages and abilities, making it a fantastic family outing. Participants can choose from two exciting race distances: the competitive 8K and the fun 5K, with a special opportunity to participate in Dave's Double—run both races and earn a unique prize! Plus, there's a FitKidz and Family 1 Mile Run/Walk designed just for younger participants.
This event honors the memory of David Filer, a passionate runner and community member, who bravely battled ALS. A portion of the proceeds will support vital ALS research through the Jim Himelic Foundation, ensuring that your participation helps make a difference. Runners can look forward to free shirts and finisher medals, age group awards, and plenty of snacks and drinks. Don't miss out on the chance to support the fight against ALS while enjoying a fun-filled day with family and friends!
This event honors the memory of David Filer, a passionate runner and community member, who bravely battled ALS. A portion of the proceeds will support vital ALS research through the Jim Himelic Foundation, ensuring that your participation helps make a difference. Runners can look forward to free shirts and finisher medals, age group awards, and plenty of snacks and drinks. Don't miss out on the chance to support the fight against ALS while enjoying a fun-filled day with family and friends!
Organiser's Description
DAVES RUN FOR ALS is a super-fun, family event for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities.
DAVE'S DOUBLE IS BACK THIS YEAR BY POPULAR DEMAND (RUN BOTH THE 8K AND 5K AND WIN A SPECIAL PRIZE)!!
The event is named for the late David Filer who was an avid runner, active SAR member, and local business owner. David was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrigs Disease, in the summer of 2000. Currently there is no cure for this fatal disease. A portion of the proceeds from the event will go specifically for ALS research, via the Jim Himelic foundation. Race distances are 8K and FitKidz and Family 1 Mile Run/Walk. Awards in the 8K in 5 year age groups.
RUN MORE, PAY LESS! SAR members receive a discount that covers RunSignup fees at all SAR-owned races. Not a member? Join SAR: https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/SouthernArizonaRoadrunners
6:15am - 6:45am - Packet Pickup 8K
7:00am - 8K Start (*Running Shop Grand Prix event)
7:00am - 8:15am - Packet Pickup 5K and FitKidz Mile
8:15am - 8K Award Ceremony
8:40am - 5K Start
8:45am - FitKidz Mile Start
9:15am - 5K Award ceremony
_WHAT AWESOME STUFF DO YOU GET WITH DAVE'S RUN FOR ALS?_
- FREE Shirts (8K & 5K) - _while supplies last_
- FREE finisher medals (8K & 5K) - _while supplies last_
- PRIZES IN 5 YEAR AGE GROUPS plus overall women & men including Running Shop Gift Certificates for winners
- FREE snacks and Drinks (ALL) - _while supplies last_
- PRIZE for the largest team (must pre-reg-ister a captain and team members who run the 8K or the 5K)
- SUPPORTING THE FIGHT AGAINST ALS! (ALL)
DAVE'S DOUBLE IS BACK THIS YEAR BY POPULAR DEMAND (RUN BOTH THE 8K AND 5K AND WIN A SPECIAL PRIZE)!!
The event is named for the late David Filer who was an avid runner, active SAR member, and local business owner. David was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrigs Disease, in the summer of 2000. Currently there is no cure for this fatal disease. A portion of the proceeds from the event will go specifically for ALS research, via the Jim Himelic foundation. Race distances are 8K and FitKidz and Family 1 Mile Run/Walk. Awards in the 8K in 5 year age groups.
RUN MORE, PAY LESS! SAR members receive a discount that covers RunSignup fees at all SAR-owned races. Not a member? Join SAR: https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/SouthernArizonaRoadrunners
6:15am - 6:45am - Packet Pickup 8K
7:00am - 8K Start (*Running Shop Grand Prix event)
7:00am - 8:15am - Packet Pickup 5K and FitKidz Mile
8:15am - 8K Award Ceremony
8:40am - 5K Start
8:45am - FitKidz Mile Start
9:15am - 5K Award ceremony
_WHAT AWESOME STUFF DO YOU GET WITH DAVE'S RUN FOR ALS?_
- FREE Shirts (8K & 5K) - _while supplies last_
- FREE finisher medals (8K & 5K) - _while supplies last_
- PRIZES IN 5 YEAR AGE GROUPS plus overall women & men including Running Shop Gift Certificates for winners
- FREE snacks and Drinks (ALL) - _while supplies last_
- PRIZE for the largest team (must pre-reg-ister a captain and team members who run the 8K or the 5K)
- SUPPORTING THE FIGHT AGAINST ALS! (ALL)
Races
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8k
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 1st November 2026 (7:00AM MST)
$43.40
Run more, pay less! SAR members receive a discount that covers RunSignup fees at all SAR-owned races. Not a member? Join SAR: https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/SouthernArizonaRoadrunners -
5k
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 1st November 2026 (8:40AM MST)
$43.40
Run more, pay less! SAR members receive a discount that covers RunSignup fees at all SAR-owned races. Not a member? Join SAR: https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/SouthernArizonaRoadrunners -
FitKidz Mile - Ages 12 & Under
Sun 1st November 2026 (8:35AM MST)
Free
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Dave's Double
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 1st November 2026 (7:00AM MST)
$59.30
Run both the 8K & the 5K the same morning! Run more, pay less! SAR members receive a discount that covers RunSignup fees at all SAR-owned races. Not a member? Join SAR: https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/SouthernArizonaRoadrunners -
Team Hoyt 8k Duo
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 1st November 2026 (7:00AM MST)
$43.40
Run more, pay less! SAR members receive a discount that covers RunSignup fees at all SAR-owned races. Not a member? Join SAR: https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/SouthernArizonaRoadrunners -
Team Hoyt 5k Duo
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 1st November 2026 (8:40AM MST)
$43.40
Run more, pay less! SAR members receive a discount that covers RunSignup fees at all SAR-owned races. Not a member? Join SAR: https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/SouthernArizonaRoadrunners
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Joshua
·11 months ago
Fun run and route! Everyone was amazing, encouraging at the start/finish line.
Location
2110 W Curtis Rd, Tucson, 85705, AZ, United States
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