- Choose a distance (Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K or 2-Race Challenge) and consider fundraising for the kids of St. Jude.
- Virtual registration closes on Nov. 24. Register by Oct. 1 to receive your shirt and medal during race week.
- Learn how to track your race, receive live updates and encourage your family and friends to track you on your race day.
- Use the Virtual Experience toolkit to prepare for your race day.
- Run your race virtually with us! While you will be able to run your race in the weeks leading up to our official race day, we highly encourage you to join us virtually on the official race day, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026.
- 2-Race Challenge participants will complete one of the two distances anytime between Nov. 1 & Dec. 5.
2-Race Challenge
Register for the 2-Race Challenge and choose any combination of two distances. Complete one of your two distances in the weeks prior to race day and join us on race day for your final distance.
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- Register and consider fundraising for the kids of St. Jude.
- Prepare to track your race. Download the RTRT.me app to track your distance, pace and time automatically via GPS. Learn more.
- Run one of your two races between Nov. 1 and Dec. 5.
- Complete your final distance on race day, Saturday, Dec. 5.
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Race gear includes:
- Long-sleeve tech shirt
- Two finisher medals - includes the 2-Race Challenge medal and your race-day distance medal
2026 St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend Virtual Pricing
| June 3 | |
| Registration Opens | |
| Marathon | $50 |
| Half Marathon | $50 |
| 10K | $50 |
| 5K | $50 |
| 2-Race Challenge | $65 |
Wear virtual race gear
All virtual race participants will receive a long-sleeve event shirt and finisher medal. All race gear will begin shipping in November 2026.
Three ways to help St. Jude
The St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend is the largest single day fundraiser for St. Jude.
1. Fundraise
Those who choose to fundraise play a vital role in helping us meet our goal for the kids of St. Jude. Log in to your account to begin.
2. Donate on behalf of a participant
You can donate on behalf of any St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend participant. Simply search for their name to get started.
3. Give to the event goal
Give directly to our event goal for this year. Every donation makes a difference in the lives of St. Jude kids and their families.
Virtual races FAQ
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2-Race Challenge participants will complete one of the two distances anytime between Nov. 1 & Dec. 5.
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All virtual races must be run during race week, with the exception of those running the 2-Race Challenge, who can complete one of their runs in the weeks prior.
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No. The Boston Marathon does not accept virtual race results as a qualifying time.
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All participants will have the opportunity to track their race with our official runner tracking app and receive a finish time. Your family and friends will also be able to track your race and receive live updates along the way- all while running virtually from your location of choice.
Why sign up for a virtual run?
If you’re not in the Memphis area, but still want to support St. Jude’s lifesaving mission, signing up for a virtual run might be for you. By running in one of our virtual races during St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend, you’ll be able to help raise money for the research and treatment of childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases from wherever you are.
