Participants who choose to fundraise are called St. Jude Heroes. Registration fees help us put on the race; donating or fundraising as a St. Jude Hero directly helps St. Jude kids. Fundraising is not required for general registrants, but all participants are given a fundraising page and other tools when they sign up.
Get started
Kids marathon registration is now open!
Pack your shoes for the home of the blues
- Marathon weekend is the biggest event of the year in historic Memphis, Tenn., home of the blues and birthplace of rock 'n' roll.
- Every race course passes through the campus of St. Jude, one of the world's premier pediatric cancer research centers.
- Though fundraising is not required, all participants get the tools and guidance they need to fundraise as a St. Jude Hero when they sign up.
Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food — because all a family should worry about is helping their child live. Learn how your race can mean more when you fundraise.
The fundraising deadline for St. Jude Heroes is January 5, 2018.
Race announcements
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Madison's marathon weekend
10/13/2017
Last year, Madison participated in the 5K just days after starting chemotherapy. This year, she'll be back to celebrate completing treatment.
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2017 finisher medals
09/15/2017
See this year's finisher medals for all of the 2017 St. Jude Memphis Marathon races, celebrating running and Memphis!
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Memphis landmarks along the race course
08/04/2017
All St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend race courses take you through a piece of American history. Check out the sights you'll pass as you run through our city.
Book your hotel
Runners are eligible for special rates at hotels across the city of Memphis.
Volunteer
Help us put on a great race day. We have many ways you can get involved!
