Run Against ALS 5K
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Event overview
The Run Against ALS event is scheduled for May 17, 2025, in Mountain Lakes, NJ. The event is held rain or shine, except in cases of lightning. It includes a main 5K run/walk and a noncompetitive kids fun run. The kids fun run covers one mile and is open to all ages; participants in the fun run receive a t-shirt but will not receive chip timing or official finish times.
Distances
- 5K
- 1 mile (Kids Fun Run)
Logistics, awards and beneficiary
Packet pickup is available at the race site on race day. Runners are asked to park at Briarcliff Middle School or Wildwood Elementary School. Amenities include live/text/email results, free finish-line photos, and personalized bibs for registrations completed at least three weeks before the event. Registrations completed by 4/30/2025 are guaranteed a race shirt; shirts will not be ordered for later registrations or for virtual runners.
Awards will be given to the top three male and female overall finishers and to the top three male and female finishers in these age groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80 and over. Proceeds support Run Against ALS, which aims to provide relief, services, equipment support, and research funding for people affected by ALS. Virtual participants may upload times and photos during the published result submission window. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.