Run for ALD, Cure the Boys
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Run for ALD, Cure the Boys (9th Annual)
The 9th Annual Run for ALD, Cure the Boys takes place on November 22, 2025, near St. Louis at the Tremayne Shelter, Creve Coeur Park, Maryland Heights, MO. The event is organized by Knockout ALD to raise awareness and funds for adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) research. Lifetime funds raised for the University of Minnesota Leukodystrophy Center have exceeded $300,000. The Race Roster page shows 539 participants and fundraising activity tied to the event.
Event format and key details
- 5K run
- 1 mile walk
Both distances are offered as in-person and virtual options. Packet pickup is available the day before at the Knockout ALD address in Chesterfield, MO, and on the event day at Tremayne Shelter in Creve Coeur Park. Registrations made by October 22 include a guaranteed event t-shirt; later registrations do not guarantee a shirt. Entry fees are listed in tiered amounts and include processing fees. The in-person 5K has awards for the top three male and female overall finishers and medals for top three in specified age groups (10 & under, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50+). Teams and individual fundraising pages are part of the event structure. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.