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. Running and fundraising means that when you cross the finish line, you will know that your accomplishment has made an impact far beyond the miles you’ve run.
St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend and our St. Jude Heroes help make cures possible for kids with cancer. It also means...
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.
Two options to fundraise for the kids of St. Jude.
Commit to a fundraising level with corresponding benefits
Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum or 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.
Set your own goal and earn rewards based on how much you raise.
As a general participant, your registration fee helps us put on a great race, but fundraising is the best way to support the kids of St. Jude. There is no fundraising commitment for general participants. Get started today and help us reach our goal of more than $16M in support of the mission of St. Jude: Finding cures. Saving children.®
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Elite entry
$25,000
† For Platinum & above levels, reservations are required for all events, but allotment is guaranteed.
Elite Heroes will receive:Entry & Gear- Complimentary race entry
- Technical training shirt
- New St. Jude Heroes Singlet or Tech Shirt
- Commemorative race gear
- $150 St. Jude Merchandise credit
- Exclusive Race Day Gear
Access†- Expo Lounge (four complimentary tickets)
- Race Weekend Welcome Reception (two complimentary tickets)
- St. Jude campus experience
- St. Jude tour and mission experience
- Pasta Party (two complimentary tickets plus two guest tickets for purchase)
- Race Day Hospitality (two complimentary tickets plus two guest tickets for purchase)
Travel†
- Three-night hotel stay (Thursday-Saturday)
- 50K American Airlines Miles
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Premier entry
$10,000
† For Platinum & above levels, reservations are required for all events, but allotment is guaranteed.
Premier Heroes will receive:Entry & Gear- Complimentary race entry
- Technical training shirt
- New St. Jude Heroes Singlet or Tech Shirt
- Commemorative race gear
- $100 St. Jude Merchandise credit
Access†- Expo Lounge (four complimentary tickets)
- Race Weekend Welcome Reception (two complimentary tickets)
- St. Jude campus experience
- Pasta Party (two complimentary tickets plus two guest tickets for purchase)
- Race Day Hospitality (two complimentary tickets plus two guest tickets for purchase)
Travel†- Three-night hotel stay (Thursday-Saturday)
- 50K American Airlines Miles
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Platinum entry
$6,500
† For Platinum & above levels, reservations are required for all events, but allotment is guaranteed.
Platinum Heroes will receive:Entry & Gear- Complimentary race entry
- Technical training shirt
- New St. Jude Heroes Singlet or Tech Shirt
- Commemorative race gear
- $75 St. Jude Merchandise credit
Access†
- Expo Lounge (four complimentary tickets)
- Race Weekend Welcome Reception (two complimentary tickets)
- Pasta Party (two complimentary tickets plus two guest tickets for purchase)
- Race Day Hospitality (two complimentary tickets plus two guest tickets for purchase)
Travel†
- Three-night hotel stay (Thursday-Saturday)
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Gold entry
$4,000
* Reservations are required for all events. All reservations first come, first served and subject to availability.
Gold Heroes will receive:Entry & Gear- Complimentary race entry
- Technical training shirt
- New St. Jude Heroes Singlet or Tech Shirt
- Commemorative race gear
- $50 St. Jude Merchandise credit
Access*
- Expo Lounge (four complimentary tickets)
- Pasta Party (one complimentary ticket plus three guest tickets for purchase)
- Race Day Hospitality (one complimentary ticket plus three guest tickets for purchase)
Travel*
- Two-night hotel stay (Friday-Saturday)
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Silver entry
$1,750
* Reservations are required for all events. All reservations first come, first served and subject to availability.
Silver Heroes will receive:Entry & Gear- Complimentary race entry
- Technical training shirt
- New St. Jude Heroes Singlet or Tech Shirt
- Commemorative race gear
- $25 St. Jude Merchandise credit
Access*
- Expo Lounge (two complimentary tickets)
- Pasta Party (one complimentary ticket plus one guest ticket for purchase)
- Race Day Hospitality (one complimentary ticket plus one guest ticket for purchase)
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Bronze entry
$750
* Reservations are required for all events. All reservations first come, first served and subject to availability.
Bronze Heroes will receive:
Entry & Gear
- Complimentary race entry
- Technical training shirt
- New St. Jude Heroes Singlet or Tech Shirt
- $15 St. Jude Merchandise credit
Access*
- Expo Lounge (two complimentary tickets)
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Please note, benefits and fundraising levels vary by race.