When
Saturday, November 21st, 2026
Where
13725 Marine Ave, Maryland Heights MO
Distance
5K
About this race
10th Anniversary
Run for ALD, Cure the Boys!
Date & Location
- Date: Saturday, November 21st, 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM
- In-Person Location: Creve Coeur Park (near St. Louis, MO)
- Virtual Option: Participate from wherever you are, on your own schedule!
Event Overview
- Description: Join Knockout ALD for a milestone year! We are proud to host the 10th Anniversary Run for ALD, the only homegrown event of its kind in the St. Louis area dedicated to raising vital awareness and funds for adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD). Whether you join us in person or participate virtually from anywhere in the world on your own time, your steps help us Cure the Boys.
Event Details
- Free Event T-Shirt: Included with both in-person and virtual registrations!
- T-Shirt Deadline: You must register by October 21st to guarantee your shirt.
Form a Team!
- Team Registration: Our teams are an important part of our mission and are key to raising awareness and funds.
- How to Join: During registration, you will have the option to easily create or join a team to rally your friends, family, and coworkers!
About ALD & Our Mission
- What is ALD? Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is a progressive, rare genetic disease that most severely affects about 1 in 17,000 boys. Many suffer severe neurological symptoms that can result in death if the disease is undiagnosed and not treated very early.
- Our "Why": This event is inspired by the vision of our son, Nicholas, who underwent a successful bone marrow transplant to halt the progression of his cerebral ALD at the University of Minnesota Children's Hospital (a world leader in ALD treatment).
- Funds Utilized: 100% of the funds raised from this event go directly to the University of Minnesota Leukodystrophy Center for ALD Research. Your support funds early identification, more effective therapies, treatment options, and hopefully, one day, a cure.
Support the Cause (Beyond Registration)
- Add a donation: You can add a donation directly during registration.
- Direct Donation: Use the "Donate" tab on this page to give without registering.
- Donate by Check: To help us avoid online processing fees, you can mail a check directly to: Knockout ALD, 1551 Timberlake Manor Parkway, Chesterfield, MO 63017.
Thank You!
THANK YOU for helping us champion this cause for a decade. Let's Knockout ALD together!
Race Registration
For more information and to register, visit here.
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