Autumn March for ALS
About this race
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. Proceeds go towards Tennessee ALS Chapter, local Senior Scholarships, and supporting Matthew 25:40, Inc. Sarah Alley has been living with ALS for 13 years. She attributes this to her Faith in God and love of family, friends, community, and church family. The race will have new courses for all races beginning the Downtown Farmers Market. Besides the race, there will be an Auto Show, food trucks, vendors, DJ, bounce house /slide, cake walk, face painting, and door prizes. Bring your family for a day of fun! Thanks for joining the race! Sign up by October 8th to guarantee that you get a race shirt.
Early packet Pick-up is October 17th 4-8 pm at Holy Angels Catholic Church
535 Tucker St, Dyersburg, TN 38024
Join fellow runners on October 17, 2026 for the Autumn March for ALS. It's a fantastic 4.8K, 3.2K, 1.6K, 0.8K featuring a flat and fast course in Dyersburg.
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Running
Autumn March for ALS 5K
Sign up by October 10th to guarantee that you get a race shirt. Race shirt is white, short sleeve, and moisture wicking Sport-Tek brand. The circle emblem will be in the center of the front of the shirt with sponsors on the back.
Autumn March for ALS YOUTH MILE
Sign up by October 10th to guarantee that you get a race shirt. Race shirt is white, short sleeve, and moisture wicking Sport-Tek brand. The circle emblem will be in the center of the front of the shirt with sponsors on the back.
Y-TOT TROT 1/2 MILE For 5 YEARS OLD and UNDER
Sign up by October 10th to guarantee that you get a race shirt. Race shirt is white, short sleeve, and moisture wicking Sport-Tek brand. The circle emblem will be in the center of the front of the shirt with sponsors on the back.
Walking
Autumn March for ALS 2-MILE WALK
Sign up by October 10th to guarantee that you get a race shirt. Race shirt is white, short sleeve, and moisture wicking Sport-Tek brand. The circle emblem will be in the center of the front of the shirt with sponsors on the back.
Weather Overview
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About Dyersburg
Autumn March for ALS takes place in Dyersburg, Tennessee, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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