St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend
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Event overview
St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend is a fundraising running event held in Memphis, TN. The event includes in-person and virtual race options and is organized as a single-day weekend event. The weekend features multiple race distances:
- Marathon
- Half marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- Kids' Fun Run (listed as a race option)
The event is presented by Juice Plus+ and partners with local organizations including Memphis Runners and the Downtown Memphis Commission.
Fundraising and participation
The event raises funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. In the reported year, more than 22,000 participants and supporters helped raise $15.8 million. The weekend also involved about 4,000 volunteers. St. Jude states that families never receive a bill from the hospital for treatment, travel, housing, or food. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
