If you're a runner, triathlete or other athlete, you know all about the day-to-day dedication it takes to go the distance. That same spirit of determination and perseverance is shared by thousands of ALS patients and their families in the United States. ALS is a devastating disease that slowly robs those affected of their ability to walk, speak, eat and breathe.
By competing on behalf of the Les Turner ALS Foundation, you will run for those who can't, and speak for those who don't have a voice. The money you raise will go toward:
You can get involved with the Run4ALS Program in two ways.
Join a Run4ALS Team in races around the country and the world.
For a fundraising commitment of $250 - $500, depending on race distance, participants receive:
Participate in one of our Run4ALS Signature Events.
We host two 5K races: the Iron Horse 5K at Fitchie Creek in Elgin (April 14, 2012) and the Strike Out ALS 5K at U.S. Cellular Field (July 2012). Fundraising for these events is encouraged but not required.
Make plans to join us at one or more of the following. Click on the links below to get started. You can also use these links to donate to a runner in any of these races.
Iron Horse 5K · April 14, 2012 · Elgin, IL
This race runs through Elgin’s forest preserve, alongside Fitchie Creek, and through crushed limestone, gravel, and pavement. The Iron Horse 5K is one of the Les Turner ALS Foundation’s two signature events. Our 2nd Annual Iron Horse 5K will be held on April 14, 2012. Registration will open soon!
Illinois Marathon · April 28, 2012 · Champaign-Urbana, IL
If you'd like to experience this unique race with a finish line at University of Illinois Memorial Stadium's 50-yard line, consider joining us in 2012. Registration is now open. Help the Run4ALS team fight Lou Gehrig’s disease one race at a time.
New Jersey Marathon · May 6, 2012 · Long Branch, NJ
Be part of our first ever east coast Run4ALS team. You can register for the full marathon or the half-marathon. The course starts and ends on the oceanfront Promenade, just north of Pier Village and opposite the stage on The Great Lawn.
Strike Out ALS 5K · July 10, 2012 · Chicago, IL
The Strike Out ALS 5K is one of the Foundation’s signature events. Runners have the opportunity to experience U.S. Cellular Field like never before—even finishing the race with a lap around the warning track of the field! We will be annoucing the official date of the 3rd Annual Strike Out ALS 5K and After-Party soon.
Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon · July 22, 2012 · Chicago, IL
Run4ALS participants will support the Les Turner ALS Foundation while challenging themselves on this run through the friendly streets of Chicago. We run for those who can’t, and speak for those who no longer have a voice.
Bank of America Chicago Marathon · October 7, 2012 · Chicago, IL
Completing 26.2 is possible when you have meaningful motivation to cross that finish line! Run4ALS participants will complete in one of the world’s premiere marathons, leading the way in fighting Lou Gehrig’s disease, one race at a time.
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For more information on Run4ALS, please contact Kim McIver at 847-679-3311 or via email at kmciver@lesturnerals.org
