Dave's Run For ALS

Dave's Run For ALS takes place in Tucson, Arizona, on November 1, 2026. Three formats are offered: Dave's Double over 13K (8.1 miles) and an 8K (5 miles), both starting at 7 a.m., and a 5K at 8:40 a.m.

The races are run competitively across age groups, with awards for the top performers in several categories, so the event gives runners of every level something to aim at rather than only the fastest. It honors David Filer and supports ALS research through the Jim Himelic Foundation. Dave's Double asks the most: at 8.1 miles it sits between a 10K and a half marathon, and eight weeks of consistent running with a weekly hour-long long run prepares you well. The 5K starting an hour and forty minutes later leaves room for supporters to see both.