MARATHON
8 AM
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HALF MARATHON
8 AM
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10K
7 AM
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5K
7 AM
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The St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend is the single-largest one-day fundraising event for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, one of the world's premier pediatric cancer research centers. Participants can register for the marathon, half marathon, 10K or 5K as a St. Jude Hero May 1 - June 2, or as a general participant (fundraising not required) starting June 3 at 10 a.m. CT.
FUNDRAISE
Upgrade your race experience by fundraising as a St. Jude Hero. You could earn a singlet, an interactive race weekend wristband or even a hotel stay.
TRAIN
See our new training resources center for full training plans for each race distance, running tips and more. Whatever your goals, we've got you covered.
SUPPORT
Volunteer, cheer, spectate, sponsor or even fundraise for the event without running. Discover all the ways you can participate in Memphis' premier running event.
Marathon course preview
Start and finish in historic downtown Memphis. See the Mississippi River, take a scenic loop through Overton Park and run through the St. Jude campus.
Start elevation: 236 ft.
Finish elevation: 236 ft.
Highest elevation: 295 ft.
Lowest elevation: 220 ft.
The course has been certified by USATF: #TN18054MS. This event is sanctioned as a qualifying race for the Boston Marathon.
Explore St. Jude
What does this event support? Learn about the lifesaving work of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Meet Olivia and her family
Olivia's dad ran in the St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend before his daughter became a patient for blood cancer. Watch their story.
