St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend
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Event Overview
St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend is a fundraising event for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The event features in-person and virtual running distances, with funds raised supporting the hospital's mission to treat childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Families of patients at St. Jude never receive bills for treatment, travel, housing, or food.
Races
The weekend includes the following running distances:
- Marathon
- Half marathon
- 10K
- 5K
A kids' fun run and race challenges are also part of the event.
Participation and Support
The event involves thousands of fundraisers and supporters. Over 22,000 participants and supporters helped raise $15.8 million in a recent year. Participants can fundraise as St. Jude Heroes. The event is supported by approximately 4,000 volunteers and numerous partners and sponsors.
Event Details
The event includes a Health & Fitness Expo, a participant guide, course maps, runner tracking, training resources, and merchandise available for purchase. The 25th anniversary event is scheduled for a Saturday in early December. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
