Autumn March for ALS
Sat, Oct 17, 2026, 5:00 AM CDT
- Type
- Run
Sign up and verify details on the organizer's official page.
Race feel
Join a community march supporting ALS awareness and local causes, featuring a lively autumn festival for the whole family.
- Fun
- Festive
- For a Cause
Fun
Festive
For a CauseGreat for
- Faith & Community
Faith & CommunityThe Autumn March for ALS in Dyersburg, TN, is a cherished community event blending a 3-mile walk/run with a vibrant fall festival. Originally established in 1991, it was renewed in 2016 to champion ALS awareness, inspired by Sarah Alley's personal journey. Proceeds support the Tennessee ALS Chapter, local Senior Scholarships, and Matthew 25:40, Inc. This event offers a meaningful way to contribute while enjoying a day filled with family-friendly activities.
What to expect
- A 3-mile course starting from the Downtown Farmers Market.
- Enjoy a community festival atmosphere with an auto show, food trucks, and vendors.
- Family-friendly fun includes a DJ, bounce house, cake walk, face painting, and door prizes.
Standout details
- Supports ALS awareness and local scholarships
- Features an Auto Show and food trucks
- Family-friendly fun with bounce house & DJ
- New courses starting at Downtown Farmers Market
Perks & features
- Food & Drink
- Shirt
Food & Drink
ShirtFrom the public listing; confirm on the official site.
Course feel
A practical read on terrain, elevation, footing, and typical conditions.
Easier Day
Typical course trends
- Typically rolling
Distances & registration
3 optionsUse the official signup link above for all distances.
2 Mile
1 option · closes Oct 17, 2026, 7:00 AM CDT
5mo 19d 11h 22m leftAutumn March for ALS 2-MILE WALK
Closes Oct 17, 2026, 7:00 AM CDT · From $27.50
5K
1 option · closes Oct 17, 2026, 7:00 AM CDT
5mo 19d 11h 22m leftAutumn March for ALS 5K
Closes Oct 17, 2026, 7:00 AM CDT · From $27.50
1 Mile
1 option · closes Oct 17, 2026, 7:00 AM CDT
5mo 19d 11h 22m leftAutumn March for ALS YOUTH MILE
Closes Oct 17, 2026, 7:00 AM CDT · From $0.00
Built from public event details. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official event page before signing up.
From the organizer
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