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St. Jude Memphis Marathon

St. Jude Memphis Marathon is a rolling marathon in Memphis, USA, held each December. Rolling through Memphis with a run through the St. Jude campus that resets any bad patch. Early December is usually 3-12C. Memphis's rolling course rewards effort-based pacing — hold steady effort on the rises and let the pace return on the descents.

Last updated 2026-07-03 · confirm dates & entries on the official race site

When

December

every year

Course

rolling

Marathon

Conditions

Early December is usually 3-12C.

Racing this course well

Rolling through Memphis with a run through the St. Jude campus that resets any bad patch.

Memphis's rolling course rewards effort-based pacing — hold steady effort on the rises and let the pace return on the descents.

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When is the St. Jude Memphis Marathon?
It is held each December in Memphis, USA. Check the official St. Jude Memphis Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
Is the St. Jude Memphis Marathon course flat?
Rolling through Memphis with a run through the St. Jude campus that resets any bad patch.
How should I train for the St. Jude Memphis Marathon?
Match your preparation to St. Jude Memphis Marathon's profile and the December weather, then protect consistency — RunV's adaptive plan recalibrates after every run so one bad week never derails the block.

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