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St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend

Road Running covering 5 km to 42.2 km in Memphis (Tennessee, United States)

LocationMemphis, Tennessee, United StatesShow on map(35.1495° N, 90.0490° W)
Date & StatusDecember 5, 2026Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend is an endurance sporting event in Memphis, Tennessee, US focused on Road Running. It is part of World Marathon Majors Qualifier, Boston Marathon Qualifier. Key features include City Run, Public Park.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), 10 K (10 km, +45 m D+), and 5 K (5 km, +22 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for December 5, 2026. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (stjude.org).

Official website
St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend in Memphis (Work: "Runners participate in a race in a busy street during a city event with spectators cheering on the sidelines", Photo: Shixart1985, License: CC BY 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Runners participate in a race in a busy street during a city event with spectators cheering on the sidelines" · Photo: Shixart1985 · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 2.0
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Event characteristics

City RunPublic Park

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m97 m - 177 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m100 m - 140 mLoop courseRoute & profile
10 KRoad Running10 km+45 m103 m - 122 mLoop courseRoute & profile
5 KRoad Running5 km+22 m106 m - 115 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+190 m D+
Elevation loss
-190 m D-
Altitude range
97 m - 177 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS35.1495° N, 90.0490° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 97 m to 177 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 177 m·at 21.4 km·Ø 0.9 %
97 m124 m150 m177 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km177 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend take place?

St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend takes place in Memphis, Tennessee, US (start area at coordinates 35.1495° N, 90.049° W). The next edition is officially confirmed for December 5, 2026.

What races and distances are offered at St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), 10 K (10 km, +45 m D+), and 5 K (5 km, +22 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 97 m and 177 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (stjude.org).