St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend

St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend

St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend is an annual fundraising running event in Memphis, Tennessee that supports the work of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The 2026 edition marks the event's 25th anniversary and is presented by Juice Plus+. The event brings together participants, supporters and volunteers to raise funds for St. Jude’s programs.

The weekend includes multiple race distances and formats, and organizers reported that in-person races for 2026 are sold out while virtual race options remain available. Recent event figures cited more than 22,000 participants and supporters who helped raise $15.8 million the previous year. Organizers aim to raise more than $16 million during the anniversary year. More than 4,000 volunteers contribute to staging the event each year.

St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend emphasizes fundraising alongside racing. St. Jude covers patient treatment-related costs so families do not receive bills for treatment, travel, housing or food. The event features distance options such as:

• Marathon
• Half marathon
• 10K
• 5K

Additional weekend activities referenced by organizers include a kids' fun run, a health and fitness expo, and race results and tracking services. Sponsors and local partners support the event. The event is scheduled in early December in Memphis and serves as a single-day focal point for athletic and fundraising efforts for St. Jude. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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