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St. Jude Kids' Fun Run

Join us for the Kids’ Fun Run, an exciting addition to St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend presented by Juice Plus+ – the largest single-day fundraising event for the kids of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

The 1-Mile Kids' Fun Run is a great way for kids 11 and under to participate in the St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend. After the run, join us for the Post-Run Party at the Fogelman Downtown YMCA!

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St. Jude Memphis Kids Marathon participants
 
 

Race day is Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025

 
 

Event Info

 

PARTICIPANTS

 

Ages 11 and under, accompanied by an adult

 
 
 

DATE and TIME

 

Date: Sat., Dec. 6, 2025
Start Time: Noon

 
 
 

LOCATION

 

B.B. King Blvd. &
Madison Ave

 
 
 

REGISTRATION FEE

 

$25/child
 

 
 
 

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Questions? Contact us at marathon@alsac.stjude.org or 800-565-5112.

 
 

Additional Details

  • All participants must pre-register and follow the one adult companion per two children participating requirement.
  • Families can choose to fundraise as part of the Kids’ Fun Run.
  • Children under the age of five (5) are expected to be in a wagon or stroller for the duration of the event.
  • The Kids’ Fun Run route begins at B.B. King Blvd. & Madison Ave. start line and ends at on the Union Ave. finish line with all St. Jude Memphis Marathon participants.
  • Only registered participants are allowed in the start corral, on course and in the finisher area.
  • Each registered child will receive a bib, participant shirt and finisher medal. Companion adults will receive a bib only. The bib and shirt are available for pick up at the Health & Fitness Expo Kids’ Fun Run kiosk. There is no event day pickup. The medal will be distributed as each child crosses the finish line. 
  • The Kids’ Fun Run is an untimed event, and no awards will be given other than the finisher medal.
  • Bibs must be worn during the event. Any participants without a bib affixed to the front of their shirt will not be allowed in the start corral or on course.
  • Children crossing the finish line without their adult companion will be held in a reunification (waiting) area until the adult companion arrives to accompany their child from the finisher area.
  • Upon finishing, Kids’ Fun Run participants will be escorted to the post-run celebration at the Downtown Fogelman YMCA.

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