Autumn March for ALS

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

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, using the same courses laid out years ago. Edmundson returned to officially start the 2016 race.

🏅 Race History

• Longevity: One of the longest running 5ks in West TN.
• Record Holder: Celebrated runner Lance Winders holds the course 5k record with a time of 15:56.
• Masters Award: The late Charles Reagan holds the record in that class, running the 5k in 16:38 at age 46.
• Dedicated Participants: Local runner David Raines has participated in every March since its inception.

🏆 Participant Achievements

• Senior Grandmaster's Record: David Raines' time of 22:40.
• Teen Record: Maggie Silvers of Lexington achieved a 5k time of 19:03.
• Youth Mile Record: Konnor Kessler of Bolivar holds the Youth Mile record with a time of 5:16.
• Personal Best: Regardless of their time, all participants are winners supporting a worthwhile cause.

📅 Event Details

• Date: October 18, 2025
• Location: Downtown Dyersburg Courthouse Square, Dyersburg, TN
• Early Packet Pick-up: October 17th, 4-8 pm at Holy Angels Catholic Church
• Address: 535 Tucker St, Dyersburg, TN 38024

🌐 Register Now

For more information and to register, please visit the official race page: Autumn March for ALS.