Autumn March for ALS
- Date
- October 17, 2026
- Distance
- Autumn March for ALS 5K · Autumn March for ALS 2-MILE WALK · Autumn March for ALS YOUTH MILE & more
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
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
73°
Typical Low
48°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dyersburg Iii Golf, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Dyersburg, TN
Population
16,075
as of 2023
Nearest Airport
MKL
McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport · 40 mi
Major Hub
MEM
Memphis International Airport · 76 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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131
Days to train
- Race
- Autumn March for ALS
- Date
- October 17, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Autumn March for ALS?
- Autumn March for ALS is a running race held in Dyersburg, Tennessee on October 17, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Autumn March for ALS?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026 in Dyersburg, Tennessee at 335 Clark Ave, Dyersburg, TN 38024, Dyersburg, TN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Autumn March for ALS?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Autumn March for ALS
Oct 17, 2026