Dave's Run For ALS
- Date Sun 2nd November 2025
- Time 7:00AM MST
- Location Tucson, Arizona
- Price Free - $48.70
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5 Mile, 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of community spirit and athleticism at Dave's Run For ALS, taking place on Sunday, November 2, 2025, in the beautiful city of Tucson, Pima. This family-friendly event welcomes runners and walkers of all ages and abilities, offering a fantastic opportunity to get active while supporting a noble cause. Participants can choose between two main race distances: an 8K and a 5K, with the popular Dave's Double option allowing you to run both the 8K and 5K for a special prize!
In addition to the main races, there’s a FitKidz and Family 1 Mile Run/Walk, ensuring everyone can join in the fun. The event honors the late David Filer, a passionate runner and local hero, with proceeds going towards ALS research through the Jim Himelic Foundation. Runners will receive free shirts and finisher medals, along with the chance to win prizes in various age categories. With delicious snacks and Eegees provided for all, plus an award ceremony celebrating the top participants, Dave's Run For ALS promises to be an unforgettable day filled with fun, fitness, and community support in the fight against ALS!
In addition to the main races, there’s a FitKidz and Family 1 Mile Run/Walk, ensuring everyone can join in the fun. The event honors the late David Filer, a passionate runner and local hero, with proceeds going towards ALS research through the Jim Himelic Foundation. Runners will receive free shirts and finisher medals, along with the chance to win prizes in various age categories. With delicious snacks and Eegees provided for all, plus an award ceremony celebrating the top participants, Dave's Run For ALS promises to be an unforgettable day filled with fun, fitness, and community support in the fight against ALS!
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.
7:00am - 8K Walkers & Team Hoyt Athletes Start
7:05am - 8K Main Start (*the 8K is the Running Shop Grand Prix event)
8:30am - 5K Walkers & Team Hoyt Athletes Start
8:35am - 5K Main Start
8:40am - FitKidz Mile Start
9:15am - Award ceremony for both the 8K and 5K
_WHAT AWESOME STUFF DO YOU GET WITH DAVE'S RUN FOR ALS?_
- FREE Shirts (8K & 5K)
- FREE finisher medals (8K & 5K)
- PRIZES IN 5 YEAR AGE GROUPS plus overall women & men including Running Shop Gift Certificates, & YogaSix towels (8K & 5K)
- FREE snacks and Eegees! (ALL)
- PRIZE for the largest team (must pre-register 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.
7:00am - 8K Walkers & Team Hoyt Athletes Start
7:05am - 8K Main Start (*the 8K is the Running Shop Grand Prix event)
8:30am - 5K Walkers & Team Hoyt Athletes Start
8:35am - 5K Main Start
8:40am - FitKidz Mile Start
9:15am - Award ceremony for both the 8K and 5K
_WHAT AWESOME STUFF DO YOU GET WITH DAVE'S RUN FOR ALS?_
- FREE Shirts (8K & 5K)
- FREE finisher medals (8K & 5K)
- PRIZES IN 5 YEAR AGE GROUPS plus overall women & men including Running Shop Gift Certificates, & YogaSix towels (8K & 5K)
- FREE snacks and Eegees! (ALL)
- PRIZE for the largest team (must pre-register 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. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 2nd November 2025 (7:00AM MST)
$27.50
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5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 2nd November 2025 (8:30AM MST)
$27.50
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FitKidz Mile - Ages 12 & Under
Sun 2nd November 2025 (8:35AM MST)
Free
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Dave's Double
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 2nd November 2025 (7:00AM MST)
$48.70
Run both the 8K & the 5K the same morning!
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