St. Jude has entries for some of the running world's greatest events
A limited number of entries for the Abbott World Marathon Majors — a series of the most renowned marathons in the world — are available for St. Jude Heroes.
When you run as a St. Jude Hero®, you commit to raising funds to support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude: Finding cures. Saving children.®
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Tokyo Marathon
March 1, 2026
The Tokyo Marathon is one of the most selective races in the world. Registering for your race as a St. Jude Hero means an online training program, race-day extras and even race entry.
Cape Town Marathon
More details to come!
TCS Sydney Marathon presented by Asics
August 31, 2025
The Sydney Marathon covers a scenic course that begins in Bradfield Park, crosses the Sydney Harbour Bridge and ends in front of the Sydney Opera House. 2025 is the first year that Sydney is a part of the series and the first year St. Jude Heroes will run in the event.
Boston Marathon® presented by Bank of America
April 20, 2026
The Boston Marathon is the world's oldest annual marathon. It's also one of the most prestigious racing events in the world and, with more than a half-million spectators, the most-watched sporting event in New England. Its course runs through seven neighboring towns before reaching the finish line at Copley Square in Boston.
More details to come!
TCS London Marathon
April 26, 2026
The London Marathon first took place in 1981 and has become one of the most popular marathons in the world. The route takes in many of London's best landmarks including Buckingham Palace, The Cutty Sark, Tower Bridge and Canary Wharf.
BMW Berlin Marathon
September 21, 2025
Each year, the BMW BERLIN MARATHON hosts more than 50,000 finishers on a celebratory course that culminates at the Brandenburg Gate. St. Jude Heroes are invited to pursue their personal best at the marathon where more world records have been broken than at any other marathon race in the world.
Registrations are full. Please fill out our interest form.
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
October 12, 2025
Running the Bank of America Chicago Marathon is the pinnacle of achievement for elite athletes and everyday runners alike. On race day, runners will set out to accomplish a personal dream by reaching the finish line in Grant Park.
Registrations are full. Please add your name to our waitlist.
TCS New York City Marathon
November 2, 2025
The TCS New York City Marathon is the largest marathon in the world, drawing tens of thousands of runners from around the globe to a course that crosses all five boroughs of New York City.
Registrations are full. Please add your name to our waitlist.
Fill out our interest form for more information about these and other Heroes events.
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
As a St. Jude Hero, you’ll get free race entry and race-day exclusives. Plus, your race becomes part of something bigger as you use your miles to make a difference in the lives of kids with cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
Because of your support, St. Jude can provide children cutting-edge treatments not covered by insurance, at no cost to families.
