(See Information on the Memphis Marathon and Half Marathon and the Memphis Grizzlies House 5K)
Go the extra mile together—for the families of St. Jude.
Walk or run together as a family, or encourage your kids to complete their very first marathon (with your help along the way). The St. Jude Memphis Family Race and Kids Marathon offers a great opportunity to set and reach family fitness goals together while teaching your kids an invaluable lesson in giving and helping others by fundraising to support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
| Important dates |
| October 3 |
Registration price increases |
| December 1 and 2 |
Packet pickup |
| December 3 |
Race day (1 p.m. start) |
| December 12 |
Deadline for receipt of log sheet for finisher's certificate |
Reach the finish line as a family and a St. Jude Heroes team.
Participating families can include even their littlest ones aged 11 and younger (strollers welcome—pushed by a participating parent, of course). And every family who signs up for the Family Race will have the opportunity to participate as a St. Jude Heroes team. Just click “Yes” when asked if you would like to be a St. Jude Hero when registering. The family that has fun together can raise funds together!
All about Heroes
Each family that participates in the St. Jude Memphis Family Race and Kids Marathon has the option of participating as a St. Jude Heroes team. This means you will have the opportunity for your family to help the families of St. Jude. As a St. Jude Heroes team, each family will receive their very own St. Jude Heroes fundraising website in order to email friends and family members. This will allow your family to raise funds to support the mission of St. Jude. There is not a fundraising minimum, but we ask families to go the extra mile for St. Jude. Each family team can set a goal by using our
St. Jude cost sheet, which shows examples of how your fundraising can help St. Jude provide lifesaving care to our patients.
Turn "I think I can" into "I know I can!" (How? One mile at a time.)
In the weeks leading up to race day, your child can complete most of the marathon by walking or running, one mile at a time, before the race. Then on race day, they will finish the Family Race and Kids Marathon final mile, crossing the finish line together with you or a specified guardian of legal age in AutoZone Park. To get started and keep your kids on track, download the Official Mileage Tracker. For the Kids Marathon option, children can set their goal to walk/run 25.2 miles for the full marathon or 12.1 miles for the half marathon.
It's more than just a fun and healthy activity together.
It's families helping families and children in communities everywhere.
Remember, the Family Race and Kids Marathon is designed for children up to age 11 as long as they participate with a parent or approved guardian. So come join the family fun, and help the families of St. Jude!
Here is how the optional half marathon/marathon works:
| Step 1 |
Parents register. |
| Step 2 |
Download the Training Plans (eight week and 12 week options) and Official Mileage Tracker. |
| Step 3 |
Find a safe place to train and follow your training plan. Run or walk 12.1 or 25.2 miles before race day. Track your mileage on the Official Mileage Tracker and have a parent/guardian sign it. |
| Step 4 |
Complete the final mile with your family at the St. Jude Memphis Family Race on December 3, 2011. |
| Step 5 |
Submit the Official Mileage Tracker no later than Monday, December 12, 2011, in order to receive the certificate of completion.
Don't forget to log on to your St. Jude Heroes website to ask friends and family for donations.
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Questions?
If you have questions, please visit our frequently asked questions or contact us.
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Race Details
The St. Jude Memphis Family Race is part of the St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend and will take place on Saturday, December 3, 2011, at 1 p.m.
All registered participants, including parents/guardians, will receive:
- official T-shirt
- race number
- goodie bag
- finisher medal
- finisher certificate*
- food and beverage
*In order for your child to receive a finisher certificate, we must receive the log sheet via mail or fax no later than December 12, 2011.
Mascots
In an effort to create a fun and exciting atmosphere for families, a variety of local mascots will be at the Family Race and Kids Marathon. For parents of children that do not like mascots, please be aware. Scheduled to appear are:
- Jabberblabber the Mascot (Jabberblabber Magazine)
- Sheldon (Mississippi RiverKings Hockey)
- Ramble the Raccoon (Tennessee National Park)
- Pouncer (University of Memphis)
- Miss Maggie (Maggie Moos)
- Tony the Tiger (Kellogg's)
- Toucan Sam (Kellogg's)
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Course Information
The race will begin at the corner of Third Street and Madison Avenue in Downtown Memphis near AutoZone Park. The participants will cross the same finish line used by athletes for the St. Jude Memphis Half Marathon, which is in AutoZone Park.
Course Map
Official Mileage Tracker
Training Plans (eight week and 12 week options)
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Registration
In an effort to be more eco-friendly, registration is online only through Active Network. There will be one registration form for the entire family and must be completed and agreed upon by the parent or legal guardian. If you would like your child to receive a T-shirt, race number, goodie bag and medal, you must register the child. Children in strollers are not required to register unless you would like him/her to receive the shirt, etc. Strollers are welcome, but we ask that you line up at the back. Please note: Kids shirt sizes are XS (2-4), S (6-8), M (10-12), L (12-14), XL (adult small).
There is NO OFFLINE REGISTRATION, REFUNDS OR TRANSFERS.
Registration Fees |
Each Parent |
Each Child |
| Through October 2 |
$15 |
$10 |
After October 2 |
$20 |
$15 |
Important: There is a cap of 500 families for the St. Jude Memphis Family Race.
If spots are still available, online registration will remain open until 11:59 p.m. CT on Monday, November 28, 2011.
Register now!
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Goodie Bag/Packet Pick-up
Each registered participant will receive a goodie bag, which will consist of an official race T-shirt and a race number. All St. Jude Memphis Family Race goodie bags/packets must be picked up at the Memphis Cook Convention Center in Downtown Memphis. Packets can be picked up during the following days and times:
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Noon – 6 p.m.
Friday, December 2, 2011
11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
There will be NO PACKET PICK-UP ON RACE DAY!
All participants will be REQUIRED to wear the race number provided in the goodie bag.
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Supervision
Please make sure that you stay together as a family during the race. This is important for your safety. Parents are entirely responsible for their family members at all times.
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Finisher Medals
All registered participants wearing a race number who finish the race will receive an official finisher medal at the finish line. Please remember, only those participants with a race number on will receive a finisher medal.
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Finisher Certificates
The St. Jude Memphis Family Race certificates will be mailed to the participants after the race upon receiving and verifying the Official Mileage Trackers. The log sheet must be received by our office no later than Monday, December 12, 2011.
Please mail or fax to:
Attention: Erin Martin
St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend
501 St. Jude Place
Memphis, TN 38105
Fax: (901) 578-6696
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