St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend

In-Person Races

Since 2002, the St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend has been Memphis' premier marathon. If 26.2 miles is not for you, don't fret. There is a race distance for everyone! You can choose between the Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K.

See Distances and Maps

 
St. Jude Memphis Marathon Runners
 
 

Save the date for our 25th anniversary!
Race Day is Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026.

 
 

MARATHON

 

Date: Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026
Start Time: 8 a.m.
Start Location: TBD
Age Requirement: 16 years or older
Course Time Limit: 6.5 hours

Marathon Elevation

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HALF MARATHON

 

Date: Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026
Start Time: 8 a.m.
Start Location: TBD
Age Requirement: 14 years or older
Course Time Limit: 6.5 hours

Half Marathon Elevation

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10K

 

Date: Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026
Start Time: 7 a.m.
Start Location: TBD
Age Requirement: 12 years or older
Course Time Limit: 1.5 hours

10K Elevation

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5K

 

Date: Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026
Start Time: 7 a.m.
Start Location: TBD
Age Requirement: No age requirement
Course Time Limit: 1.5 hours

5K Elevation

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Marathon participant in a wheelchair
 

Assisted In-Person Participants

St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend includes participants in assisted categories including duo teams, guided runners and wheelchair participants. Please see the information below to apply for these categories.

 
 

Participate. Fundraise. Support St. Jude Kids.
 

The St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend is the largest single day fundraiser for St. Jude, and you can participate by running, fundraising, volunteering and cheering!

 
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Register to run

There is a race distance for everyone. Register to run in Memphis on Sat., Dec. 6, 2025.

 
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Donate on behalf of a participant

Even if you can't run, you can donate on behalf of any St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend participant. Simply search for their name to get started. 

 
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Register to volunteer or cheer

There are more ways to participate than just running. Register to volunteer event weekend or cheer on runners along the course.

 
 
 

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