St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend
Run to Raise Millions for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Race day
5
Dec 2026
Run to Raise Millions for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Provenance ledger
Every fact, and where it came from
| Field | Value | Source | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Saturday 5 December 2026Curated listing · 10 Jul 2026 | Curated listing | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Start time | 07:00 local (America/New York)Curated listing · 10 Jul 2026 | Curated listing | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Distances | Full Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K · 5K · Kids' RunCurated listing · 10 Jul 2026 | Curated listing | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Location | Memphis, Tennessee, United StatesCurated listing · 10 Jul 2026 | Curated listing | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Start area | St. Jude Campus, Memphis, TN 38105Confirm the exact start with the organizerCurated listing · 10 Jul 2026 | Curated listing | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Entry price | $65–$130Curated listing · 10 Jul 2026 | Curated listing | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Course | Road · Loop · USATF certifiedCurated listing · 10 Jul 2026 | Curated listing | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Elevation gain | 120 mCurated listing · 10 Jul 2026 | Curated listing | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Field size | About 22,000 runners (typical field)Curated listing · 10 Jul 2026 | Curated listing | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Boston qualifier | YesCurated listing · 10 Jul 2026 | Curated listing | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Organizer | ALSAC / St. Jude Children's Research HospitalCurated listing · 10 Jul 2026 | Curated listing | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Official website | stjude.orgOrganizer · 10 Jul 2026 | Organizer | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Listing | Verified listingSunday Marathon review · 10 Jul 2026 | Sunday Marathon review | 10 Jul 2026 |
Source is where this listing’s facts came from. Where a field could not be confirmed we leave it blank rather than guess.
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The St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend is the flagship fundraiser for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, raising nearly $170 million since 2002. Its most moving miles run straight through the St. Jude campus, where patients and families line the course to cheer runners on. Starting in the historic Beale Street district, the USATF-certified, Boston-qualifying route tours downtown Memphis, with marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and kids' run options.
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Runners comparing a listed Boston qualifier
St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend belongs on the shortlist when you are comparing Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kids' Run options around Memphis, Tennessee, United States and want the key date, location, registration, and course facts in one place.
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Decision Signal
Performance claims need source checks
St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend should be evaluated as a full race-weekend choice in Memphis, Tennessee, United States, not only as a date on a calendar. Start with road surface, loop course, certified course, Boston qualifier listing. Weather notes are listed, so factor them into gear and pacing decisions.
- Date And Schedule
St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend is currently listed for December 5, 2026, which makes the December planning window important for training and travel. Recheck official timing before race week.
- Location Base
Plan around Memphis, Tennessee, United States, then verify the exact start area, finish area, packet pickup, and post-race exit route before booking non-refundable travel.
- Course Fit
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- Entry Readiness
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