St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend raises over $10.3 million

Photography by Biomedical Communications, December 2, 2017

On Sat., Dec. 2, 2017, over 25,000 participants and 40,000 spectators from across the U.S. gathered for St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend presented by Juice Plus+ and raised $10.3 million for the kids of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend is one of only two major marathons owned and operated by a not for profit, where the funds raised go to a single charity. Over the last 16 years, participants running as St. Jude Heroes have joined the fight against childhood cancer and raised more than $60 million to support the St. Jude mission: Finding cures. Saving children. This event would not be possible without the support of St. Jude Heroes, approximately 4,000 volunteers, presenting sponsor Juice Plus+, official sponsor Landers Ford, official partners Breakaway Running, Memphis Runners Track Club, YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South, the Memphis Sports Council and national St. Jude Heroes coach Kevin Leathers, among many others.

  • A sea of runners take to the streets as the race begins.

    Over 25,000 participants enjoyed the best tour of Memphis on two feet.
  • Women huddle together before the St. Jude marathon.
  • Runners listen to the American anthem before the race begins.
  • Runners race past the starting line.
  • Participants run down the street.

    Running through campus is the highlight of the course for participants.
  • Runners race onto the St. Jude campus with the Bass Pro Shop pyramid in the background.
  • A man points and yells at runners.
  • A woman high-fives onlookers as she runs.
  • A girl with pom-poms cheers on the runners as they pass by.
  • A 10k runner high-fives onlookers as she runs through the St. Jude campus.
  • A marathon runner waves as he runs through the St. Jude campus.
  • A St. Jude patient cheers and offers high-fives to runners on campus.
  • A half-marathon runner high-fives an onlooker as she runs.
  • A mom hugs her St. Jude patient while runner pass.
  • A half marathon runner gets emotional as she races through the St. Jude campus.
  • The St. Jude campus as runners pass through.
  • Marathon and half marathon runners make their way down North Parkway.
  • A marathon runner smiles and waves at the camera as she runs through midtown Memphis.
  • A banner over the race reads
  • Runners reach the Sears Crosstown building.

    The course runs through some of the most historic and famous Memphis neighborhoods.
  • An Elvis impersonator waves at the crowd as he runs the marathon.

    You never know what Memphis legends you will see on course.
  • A half marathon runner holds up peace signs as he passes the photographer.
  • A young St. Jude patient and cheers on the runners with a cowbell.
  • A St. Jude patient high-fives a runner in front of the Target House.
  • A runner high-fives a child as she passes.
  • Runners pass the FedEx St. Jude banner in front of Overton Park.
  • Runners grab cups of water for hydration as they race down Cooper Street.
  • Onlookers dressed in Christmas garb play ukeleles for the runners.

    The Memphis community comes together to support the runners.
  • A marathon runner waves an American flag as he makes his way down Peabody Street.
  • A half marathon runner holds her arms up in victory as she completes the race.
  • The first marathon runner crosses the finish line at 2 hours and 33 minutes.
  • Runners hug each other after race.

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