Autumn March for ALS
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Autumn March for ALS
The Autumn March for ALS is a community charity event held in Dyersburg, Tennessee on October 17, 2026. The event includes multiple running and walking options on redesigned courses that begin at the Downtown Farmers Market. The March was created in 1991 to support a local mission's youth programs and has been held on Dyersburg's Square the third Saturday of October each year; in 2016 local supporters renewed the event as Autumn March for ALS Awareness. Proceeds support the Tennessee ALS Chapter, local senior scholarships, and Matthew 25:40, Inc.
Multiple event distances are offered:
- 3 Miles Autumn March for ALS 5K
- 2 Miles Autumn March for ALS 2-MILE WALK
- 1 Mile Autumn March for ALS YOUTH MILE
- 0.5 Miles Y-TOT TROT for ages 5 and under
- Ghost Runner event also listed
Registration opens January 7, 2026 and closes October 17, 2026; most paid entries carry a $25 fee while certain youth events are free. To guarantee a race shirt, registration should be completed by October 10. Race shirts are white, short sleeve, moisture-wicking Sport-Tek with a central circle emblem and sponsor names on the back. Early packet pickup is scheduled October 16, 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Holy Angels Catholic Church, 535 Tucker St, Dyersburg, TN 38024. The event program also includes an auto show, food trucks, vendors, a DJ, inflatables, a cake walk, face painting, and door prizes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
