Autumn March for ALS

🏃‍♂️ Event 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

• Longest Running: One of the longest running 5ks in West TN, the March celebrates a glorious history.
• Course Records: Past participants include celebrated runner Lance Winders, who holds the course 5k record with a time of 15:56.
• Masters Award: The late Charles Reagan, for whom the Masters award is named, holds the record in that class, running the 5k in 16:38 at age 46.
• Dedication: Local runner David Raines has participated in every March since its inception.

🏃‍♀️ Notable Achievements

• Senior Grandmaster Record: David Raines' 22:40 represents a record in the Senior Grandmaster's class.
• Teen Record: As a teen, Maggie Silvers of Lexington, turned in a 5k time of 19:03, a record that still stands.
• Youth Mile Record: Konnor Kessler of Bolivar holds the Youth Mile record with a 5:16 time.
• All Winners: Regardless of their time, all participants in the March are winners because they are supporting a worthwhile cause.

📅 Race Information

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

🔗 More Information

For further details, visit the race page: Autumn March for ALS.