Time to level up.
For 25 years, participants like you have helped fuel progress toward curing childhood cancer. You're at the heart of what makes this race so impactful — thank you for carrying the hope forward.
You are already making an impact with your St. Jude Hero commitment. Want to take it to the next level? Increasing your St. Jude Hero commitment can make a huge difference for families at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Upgrade by June 30 to take your impact further and enjoy additional perks and race weekend benefits.
Your fundraising coach is your cheerleader and strategist for hitting your goal. They should have already reached out to introduce themselves and help you start building a plan. They'll stay in regular touch to offer tips and resources, and you can always reach out with questions.
Resources & Reminders
June 30: Last day to upgrade Hero commitment level or change to being a Hero (pending availability)
Reservations Open Dates:
- July 14 — Elite
- July 21 — Premier
- July 28 — Platinum
- August 4 — Gold
- August 11 — Silver
- August 18 — Bronze
Pro Tip: Use our new social media graphics to fundraise and reach new supporters.
Shoutouts and Celebrations
Congratulations to our top 50 teams for winning the May recruitment challenge and earning the exclusive 25th anniversary decal!
Shaw Industries FUNraiser's for St. Jude Down South Heroes Cenla Runners Heroes RAISING4ACURE Kamryn's Cause NELA Road Warriors Team Alyssa Rocks; Dude Dance Anna's Flying Pigs Runwell for St. Jude Keep Up The Pace Cajun Crew teamchasebailey77 Scout's Army Team ESA Team FedEx Swamp Donkeys |
Team Yolo Triple A Team Erica Team Easton We Run at Dawn Team Eli Poplar Bluff Heroes Team Carson Elizabeth Warriors vs Cancer The Dudes Team WillPower Running on Empty St. Jude Run Club Team Aaron Bell #SaveJosh North MS St. Jude Heroes Big River Runners For St. Jude Kids |
Miles for Charlotte EmilyStrong #EmilyStrong Breakaway Running for a Cause Team Lindsey Juice Plus+ Pelkey Running Club Running with Grace Varsity Brands Caleb Hammer Strong Super Sully Team Carter ((HUGS!!)) Strong As Gold Team Hertwig Team David Team Rhodes Cajun Heroes |
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This is your year to go all in.
We're kicking off a huge milestone — the 25th anniversary of St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend presented by Juice Plus+! This is a historic moment more than two decades in the making, and we're so excited you're part of it.
News & Updates is your monthly go-to for resources and reminders as you prepare for race day. Your fundraising coach is also a great resource as you build momentum toward your fundraising goal. If they haven't already, they'll be reaching out soon.
Want to take your impact further?
You can upgrade your St. Jude Hero commitment level through June 30 (pending availability). The higher your commitment, the greater your benefits will be, including race weekend hospitality and exclusive St. Jude Children's Research Hospital commemorative gear.
The brand new St. Jude Heroes singlet and tech shirt just dropped! Rep the impact you're making for kids with cancer on race day — earn yours when you raise $250.
Fundraising Tip: Invite 5 friends or family members to give $50 each — or mixand match amounts to reach $250 quickly.
Thank you for showing up for the kids of St. Jude. We'll be cheering you on every step of your journey! Ready to hit the ground running? Let's do this!
Shoutouts and Celebrations
The leaderboard is live — see where you rank and watch the momentum build across this historic 25th anniversary season! Every dollar raised moves you closer to the top. View the leaderboard.
Important Dates
- June 2, 2026: Last day to register as a St. Jude Hero
- June 3, 2026: General registration opens at 10 a.m. CT
- June 30, 2026: Last day to upgrade St. Jude Hero commitment level or change to being a St. Jude Hero (pending availability)
Mission Moment
St. Jude Hero Cade Baccus completed an extraordinary feat — running seven marathons on seven continents in just seven days as part of the World Marathon Challenge®. Taking on extreme conditions across the globe, he pushed his physical and mental limits, all to support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude. Read more.