About the Dave's Run For ALS
This race is named for a local runner and business owner who was diagnosed with ALS, and a portion of what it raises goes toward ALS research through a foundation set up in his memory. The course offers a shorter distance alongside a longer one, so people tend to show up across a wide range of paces and ages, including a kids' mile that pulls in the whole family.
Post-race there are snacks and Eegees, a Tucson frozen drink institution, which makes the finish area feel like an actual gathering rather than just a turnaround point. There is also a team prize for the largest group, so some people come with a crew.
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Dave's Run For ALS 2025 Results
Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
8K Results · 2025
149finishers
28:52winner
48:06median
1:32:21cutoff
Top 3: Joey Lee (28:52) · Jori Galles (29:54) · Seth Davis (30:08)
5K Results · 2025
126finishers
18:45winner
32:32median
1:21:26cutoff
Top 3: Cary Kelly (18:45) · Brian LeRoy (19:36) · Dave Dixon (20:14)
1 Miles Results · 2025
54finishers
6:21winner
10:32median
21:35cutoff
Top 3: A. Simmons (6:21) · O. Ajanovic (6:43) · A. LAZOS (7:24)
13K Results · 2025
39finishers
49:44winner
1:10:17median
1:58:35cutoff
Top 3: Cary Kelly (49:44) · Brian LeRoy (49:58) · Craig Mills (51:40)
The Dave's Run For ALS has been held every year since at least 2020. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
8K11/1/2026 07:00$40
5K11/1/2026 08:40$40
1 Mile11/1/2026 08:35Free
13K11/1/2026 07:00$55
8K11/1/2026 07:00$40
5K11/1/2026 08:40$40
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