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Rock 'n' Roll Running Series

When you run as a St. Jude Hero® in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series, you help fund critical cancer research and make an impact on children with cancer around the world.

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What is the Rock 'n' Roll Running Series?

The Rock 'n' Roll Running Series is a series of races across the U.S. where people can run, have fun and raise money for St. Jude all at once.

St. Jude is honored to be the National Featured Charity for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series, where you can run a marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K or 1 mile to help support the kids of St. Jude. When you register as a St. Jude Hero, you can run for free at most Rock ‘n’ Roll events in the U.S.

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Upcoming Rock 'n' Roll Running Events

 
 
Marathon Riverside
 

Rock 'n' Roll San Jose

October 4 - 5, 2025

Live bands and fans fill the streets from start to finish, making this one of the most spirited running block parties you can find!

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Marathon Riverside
 

Rock 'n' Roll Arizona

January 17 - 18, 2026

Start your new year on the right foot with a tri-city scenic run through the Valley of the Sun! 

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Marathon Riverside
 

Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas

February 21 - 22, 2026

This isn't just a race, it's the ultimate running party in the entertainment capital of the world!

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Marathon Riverside
 

St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Washington D.C.

March 21, 2026

Get ready to experience a musical running tour that gets you up close to iconic monuments including the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial and more! 

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Marathon Riverside
 

St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Nashville

April 25 - 26, 2026

Prepare to be immersed in music culture from the expo to the finish line when you join us for the St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Nashville.

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Marathon Riverside
 

Rock 'n' Roll San Diego

May 30 - 31, 2026

Starting at Balboa Park and finishing downtown, you’ll experience an insider tour that even the locals rave about!

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Rock 'n' Roll St. Jude Heroes® Fundraising Levels

 
 
  1. For your fundraising commitment of $500, you'll earn:

    • Free race entry
    • St. Jude Heroes Hospitality
    • St. Jude Heroes singlet
    • St. Jude charity medal
     
     
  2. For your fundraising commitment of $1,500, you'll earn:

    • Free race entry
    • St. Jude Heroes Hospitality
    • St. Jude Heroes singlet
    • St. Jude charity medal
    • St. Jude commemorative gear
     
     
  3. For your fundraising commitment of $3,000, you'll earn:

    • Free race entry
    • St. Jude Heroes Hospitality
    • St. Jude Heroes singlet
    • St. Jude charity medal
    • St. Jude commemorative gear
    • Two-night hotel stay on event weekend
     
     
  4. For your fundraising commitment of $5,000, you'll earn:

    • Free race entry
    • St. Jude Heroes Hospitality
    • St. Jude Heroes singlet
    • St. Jude charity medal
    • St. Jude commemorative gear
    • Two-night hotel stay on event weekend
    • 25,000 American Airlines miles or a third-night hotel stay
     
     
  5. Team St. Jude Fundraiser

    Raise money with no minumum fundraising commitment and qualify for various St. Jude items based on the amount raised.

    *Free race entry and other benefits of the Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze levels are not included. If you're already a Team St. Jude Fundraiser and interested in upgrading to a commitment level, let us know!

     
     
 
 

What your race means to St. Jude kids

 

Families never receive a bill

No matter what, families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food — so they can focus on helping their child live.

 

We won't stop®

When St. Jude opened in 1962, childhood cancer was considered incurable. Since then, St. Jude has helped push the overall survival rate in the U.S. from 20% to more than 80%, and we won't stop until no child dies from cancer.

 

We're saving children from all over the world

St. Jude has treated children from all 50 states and from around the world.

 
 

Make your miles make a difference

Because of your support, we can provide children cutting-edge treatments not covered by insurance, at no cost to families.

Unlike other hospitals, the majority of funding for St. Jude comes from generous donors. When you get involved with St. Jude, you become part of our mission to save more lives.

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A group of St. Jude Heroes gather Rock n Roll Running Series finish line in Washington, DC.

2024 Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Washington, D.C.

 
 

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