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2026 St. Jude Memphis Marathon
The 2026 St. Jude Memphis Marathon is a USATF-certified Boston qualifier held on December 5, 2026, starting on Beale Street and winding through downtown, the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital campus, Midtown, and historic neighborhoods before finishing beside AutoZone Park. The course is gently rolling with about 214 meters of elevation gain.
Run the marathon course through St. Jude's campus and historic Memphis, then warm up with the city's famous barbecue and soul food in the mild December air—perfect for exploring Beale Street and Overton Park without the summer crowds.
Event Details
≈214 m
The course starts on B.B. King Boulevard by the historic Beale Street entertainment district, winds through downtown, runs straight through the campus of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital around mile 5, heads into Midtown past Overton Park and Overton Square, through historic neighborhoods, and finishes on Union Avenue beside AutoZone Park.
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