St. Jude Memphis Marathon

The St. Jude Memphis Marathon is an annual marathon event in Memphis, Tennessee, established in 2002 to support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and its mission to treat and research childhood cancer and life-threatening diseases. Over two decades, it has grown from a small local race into one of Memphis's largest and most recognized events, now attracting more than 22,000 participants from around the world and serving as the hospital's biggest single-day fundraiser, surpassing $100 million