St. Jude Half Marathon

St. Jude Half Marathon 2025 Course Analysis

St. Jude Half Marathon is a half marathon held in Memphis, United States of America, scheduled for Saturday 6 December 2025. The course is run on road surface with 137m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 86m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official St. Jude Half Marathon website.

Elevation Profile

With 137m of elevation gain, this is a moderately undulating course. The route ranges from 68m to 86m above sea level (18m total range). While not completely flat, the elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't significantly impact pacing strategy.

Expected Race Day Weather

Based on historical weather data for December, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Cold conditions are expected, with temperatures between 1°C and 6°C. While cold weather reduces overheating risk, runners should dress in layers and be prepared for potential wind chill. There is a low chance of rain (1%), so dry conditions are likely.

Surface Type: Road

St. Jude Half Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for marathon running. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for runners targeting a personal best time.

How Difficult Is St. Jude Half Marathon?

Our difficulty rating for St. Jude Half Marathon is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based half marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.

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