Phi Delta Theta 5k for ALS

APR

19

2026

The Phi Delta Theta 5k for ALS is an annual charity race in Boone, North Carolina, raising funds for ALS research through the LiveLikeLou foundation. This 5k run/walk honors the legacy of Phi Delt brother Lou Gehrig and remembers community member Teresa Spangler.

Sun 19 Apr 2026

Boone, North Carolina

Registration

5 kilometers

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Event Overview

The Phi Delta Theta 5k for ALS is an annual charity race scheduled for Sunday, April 19, 2026, in Boone, North Carolina. It is organized by the NC Eta chapter of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. The event focuses on raising awareness and funds for the fight against ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). All funds raised go to the LiveLikeLou foundation.

Course and Participation

The event features a single distance: a 5k run/walk. It takes place at Clawson-Burnley Park, located at 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Street in Boone. The event is inspired by Lou Gehrig, a member of Phi Delta Theta and a baseball legend, aiming to honor his legacy. The race is also dedicated to the memory of Teresa Spangler, a member of the ALS community.