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St. Jude Memphis Marathon
St. Jude Memphis Marathon is a marathon, half marathon and 5K event held in Memphis, Tennessee. It is usually held in December; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 22,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- December
- Location
- Memphis, TN
- Field size
- ~22,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- December (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Distances
- Marathon, Half, 5K
- Field size
- About 22,000 runners
- Course
- Flat
- Registration
- stjude.org
- Official website
- stjudemarathon.org
About the St. Jude Memphis Marathon
A massive charity race weekend whose course runs directly through the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital campus, where patients cheer on runners. With 20,000-26,000 participants across the marathon, half, 10K and 5K, it is one of the nation's premier fundraising races.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- USATF-certified; Boston Qualifier (marathon); consistently one of the largest single-hospital charity races in the US (raises ~$13M+ for St. Jude). 2026 marks the 25th anniversary
- Notes
- Charity marathon
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St. Jude Memphis Marathon: common questions
- When is the St. Jude Memphis Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in December. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the St. Jude Memphis Marathon held?
- In Memphis, Tennessee.
- What distances does the St. Jude Memphis Marathon offer?
- Marathon, Half and 5K.
- How many people run the St. Jude Memphis Marathon?
- About 22,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the St. Jude Memphis Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at stjude.org. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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