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Dave's Run For ALS

Tucson, Arizona
Entry from
$40
Days to go
26

At a glance

Date
Nov 1, 2026
Location
Tucson, Arizona
Distances
13K, 8K, 5K
Registration
Registration open until Oct 31, 2026, via runsignup.com
Official site
runsar.org
Listed from
RunSignUp
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026

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About this race

Dave’s Run for ALS is a super-fun, family event for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities.

DAVE'S DOUBLE IS BACK THIS YEAR BY POPULAR DEMAND (run both the 8K and 5K and win a special prize)!!

The event is named for the late David Filer who was an avid runner, active SAR member, and local business owner. David was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, in the summer of 2000. Currently there is no cure for this fatal disease. A portion of the proceeds from the event will go specifically for ALS research, via the Jim Himelic foundation. Race distances are 8K and FitKidz and Family 1 Mile Run/Walk. Awards in the 8K in 5 year age groups.

Run more, pay less! SAR members receive a discount that covers RunSignup fees at all SAR-owned races. Not a member? Join SAR: https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/SouthernArizonaRoadrunners

6:15am - 6:45am - Packet Pickup 8K

7:00am - 8K Start (*Running Shop Grand Prix event)

7:00am - 8:15am - Packet Pickup 5K and FitKidz Mile

8:30am - 5K Start

8:35am - FitKidz Mile Start

9:15am - Award ceremony for both the 8K and 5K

WHAT AWESOME STUFF DO YOU GET WITH DAVE'S RUN FOR ALS?

- FREE Shirts (8K & 5K) - while supplies last

- FREE finisher medals (8K & 5K) - while supplies last

- PRIZES in 5 year age groups plus overall women & men including Running Shop Gift Certificates for winners

- FREE snacks and Eegees! (ALL)

- PRIZE for the largest team (must pre-register a captain and team members who run the 8K or the 5K)

- Supporting the fight against ALS! (ALL)

Key dates

Registration opens

Nov 5, 2025

Tier 1 ends

May 1, 2026

Tier 2 ends

Aug 1, 2026

Tier 2 ends

Sep 1, 2026

Tier 3 ends

Oct 1, 2026

Registration closes

Oct 31, 2026

25d

Standard ends

Oct 31, 2026

25d

Tier 4 ends

Oct 31, 2026

25d

Race day

Nov 1, 2026

26d

Pricing

Dave's Double

Tier 4, until Oct 31, 2026

$55

5K

Tier 4, until Oct 31, 2026

$40

8K

Tier 4, until Oct 31, 2026

$40

Team Hoyt 5k Duo

Standard, until Oct 31, 2026

$40

Team Hoyt 8k Duo

Standard, until Oct 31, 2026

$40

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