Races Marathon · Memphis, USA
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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