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Autumn March for ALS

Autumn March for ALS is a running race on October 17, 2026 in Dyersburg, TN, with an entry fee of $25.

Date
October 17, 2026 (86 days to go)
Price
$25
Sport
Running
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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

Autumn March for ALS 5K$25
Autumn March for ALS 2-MILE WALK$25
Autumn March for ALS YOUTH MILE
Y-TOT TROT 1/2 MILE For 5 YEARS OLD and UNDER

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.

Sunrise 7:06 AMSunset 6:18 PMDaylight 11h 13m

Host City

About Dyersburg, TN

Population

16,075

as of 2023

City Elevation

386 ft

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

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Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Autumn March for ALS, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

86

Days to train

Race
Autumn March for ALS
Date
October 17, 2026

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From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.

With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

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Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Plan your trip

Make it a Racecation

Coming from out of town? There's more to Dyersburg than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.

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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. 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

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