Be part of something bigger
Being a St. Jude Hero® means joining thousands of other St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend participants who commit to raising funds for the kids of St. Jude — kids with cancer and other life-threatening diseases — while training for the race.
St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend, the largest single-day fundraising event for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, is the pinnacle event for the St. Jude Heroes program.
St. Jude patient Rylee, age 10, bone cancer
Two options to fundraise for the kids of St. Jude.
Commit to a fundraising level with corresponding benefits
Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum or Platinum Premier level St. Jude Heroes receive exclusive benefits and race-weekend perks. Plus, St. Jude Heroes are given an early registration period to secure their spot before registration opens to the general public.
Registration for committed St. Jude Heroes entries closed on May 31, 2024.
Set your own goal and earn rewards based on how much you raise.
A participant who chooses to fundraise at their own level does not qualify for committed St. Jude Hero benefits and perks. Instead, these participants will earn St. Jude incentive prizes upon reaching fundraising milestones.
Exclusive benefits to make your race experience even better
Being a St. Jude Hero takes your event to the next level, with the opportunity to earn everything from race gear to event weekend experiences.
Support from St. Jude to help you fundraise
St. Jude will be with you every step of the way. You'll get everything you need to reach your fundraising goal — coaching emails, a fundraising coach, a personal fundraising page, plus other tools and tips as you go.
Being part of a nationwide alliance against childhood cancer
As a St. Jude Hero, you'll join thousands of runners from across the United States who have chosen to run for St. Jude. St. Jude Heroes are a select group with one common goal: to use their race to further lifesaving research and treatment for St. Jude kids.
Be a part of something bigger
St. Jude is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. As a St. Jude Hero, you'll make a real difference. The funds you raise help ensure families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food. Learn more about how fundraising helps.
In-Person Heroes Registration Options
Registration for committed St. Jude Heroes entries closed on May 31, 2024.
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- On Campus Experience
- 50,000 American Airlines Miles
- 3-night Downtown Memphis Hotel Stay
- $150 EXPO Merchandise Credit
- Four (4) complimentary tickets St. Jude Heroes Expo Lounge
- Four (4) complimentary tickets to St. Jude Heroes Pasta Party tickets
- Two (2) complimentary tickets to Race Day Heroes Hospitality, 2 tickets for purchase
- Two (2) complimentary tickets to the VIP Reception
- Commemorative St. Jude Heroes Apparel Item
- St. Jude Heroes Training Shirt
- Name on Official Pace Car
- Race entry
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- 3-night Downtown Memphis Hotel Stay
- $100 Merchandise Credit
- Two (2) complimentary tickets St. Jude Heroes Expo Lounge
- Two (2) complimentary tickets to St. Jude Heroes Pasta Party, 2 tickets for purchase
- Two (2) complimentary tickets to Race Day Heroes Hospitality, 2 tickets for purchase
- Two (2) complimentary tickets to the VIP Reception
- Commemorative St. Jude Heroes Apparel Item
- St. Jude Heroes Training Shirt
- Name on Official Pace Car
- Race entry
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- 2-night downtown Memphis hotel stay
- $60 merchandise credit
- Two (2) complimentary tickets St. Jude Heroes Expo Lounge
- Two (2) complimentary tickets to St. Jude Heroes Pasta Party, 2 tickets for purchase
- Two (2) complimentary tickets to Race Day Heroes Hospitality, 2 tickets for purchase
- Commemorative St. Jude Heroes Apparel Item
- St. Jude Heroes Training Shirt
- Name on Official Pace Car
- Race entry
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- $30 St. Jude Merchandise Credit
- Two (2) complimentary ticket to St. Jude Heroes Expo Lounge
- Two (2) complimentary tickets to St. Jude Heroes Pasta Party
- Commemorative St. Jude Heroes Apparel Item
- St. Jude Heroes Training Shirt
- Name on Official Pace Car
- Race entry
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- $15 St. Jude merchandise credit
- Two (2) complimentary tickets St. Jude Heroes Expo Lounge
- St. Jude Heroes Training Shirt
- Name on Official Pace Car
- Race entry
Virtual Heroes Registration Options
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- Race entry
- St. Jude Heroes Training Shirt
- $60 Merchandise Credit
- Commemorative St. Jude Heroes Apparel Item
- 25K American Airlines miles deposited to your account
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- Race entry
- St. Jude Heroes Training Shirt
- $30 Merchandise Credit
- Commemorative St. Jude Heroes Apparel Item
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Please note, benefits and fundraising levels vary by race.
