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.
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.
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Premier Heroes will receive:
- Exclusive on-campus experience
- 50,000 American Airlines miles
- Three-night Downtown Memphis hotel stay (Thursday, Friday, Saturday)
- $100 St. Jude merchandise credit
- Four (4) complimentary tickets to St. Jude Heroes Expo Lounge (reservation required)
- Two (2) complimentary tickets to St. Jude Heroes Pasta Party and up to two (2) tickets to purchase if available (reservation required)
- Two (2) complimentary tickets to St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend VIP Reception (reservation required)
- Two (2) complimentary tickets to St. Jude Heroes Hospitality on race day and up to two (2) tickets to purchase if available (reservation required)
- Commemorative St. Jude apparel item
- St. Jude Heroes training shirt
- Free race entry
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Platinum Heroes will receive:
- Three-night Downtown Memphis hotel stay (Thursday, Friday, Saturday)
- $75 St. Jude merchandise credit
- Four (4) complimentary tickets to St. Jude Heroes Expo Lounge (reservation required)
- One (1) complimentary ticket to St. Jude Heroes Pasta Party and up to three (3) tickets to purchase if available (reservation required)
- Two (2) complimentary tickets to St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend VIP Reception (reservation required)
- Two (2) complimentary tickets to St. Jude Heroes Hospitality on race day and up to two (2) tickets to purchase if available (reservation required)
- Commemorative St. Jude apparel item
- St. Jude Heroes training shirt
- Free race entry
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Gold Heroes will receive:
- Two-night Downtown Memphis hotel stay (Friday, Saturday)
- $50 St. Jude merchandise credit
- Four (4) complimentary tickets to St. Jude Heroes Expo Lounge (reservation required)
- One (1) complimentary ticket to St. Jude Heroes Pasta Party and up to three (3) tickets to purchase if available (reservation required)
- One (1) complimentary ticket to St. Jude Heroes Hospitality on race day and up to three (3) tickets to purchase if available (reservation required)
- Commemorative St. Jude apparel item
- St. Jude Heroes training shirt
- Free race entry
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Silver Heroes will receive:
- $25 St. Jude merchandise credit
- Four (4) complimentary tickets to St. Jude Heroes Expo Lounge (reservation required)
- One (1) complimentary ticket to St. Jude Heroes Pasta Party if available and one (1) ticket to purchase if available (reservation required)
- One (1) complimentary ticket to St. Jude Heroes Hospitality on race day and one (1) ticket to purchase if available (reservation required)
- Commemorative St. Jude apparel item
- St. Jude Heroes training shirt
- Free race entry
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- $15 St. Jude merchandise credit
- Four (4) complimentary tickets to St. Jude Heroes Expo Lounge (reservation required)
- One (1) complimentary ticket to St. Jude Heroes Pasta Party if available and one (1) ticket to purchase if available (reservation required)
- One (1) complimentary ticket to St. Jude Heroes Hospitality on race day and one (1) ticket to purchase if available (reservation required)
- St. Jude Heroes training shirt
- Free race entry
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Please note, benefits and fundraising levels vary by race.