What is the time and location of the event?
Is this a timed event?
What if my child cannot participate on race day? Will he/she still receive a medal and finisher certificate?
What if a parent/guardian cannot participate with the child on race day?
What will the weather be like on race day?
Where should I park on race morning?
How do I register for the St. Jude Memphis Family Race and Kids Marathon?
What is the Official Mileage Tracker?
My child is over 11 years old. May he/she still participate?
Once we cross the finish line, where do we go?
We have other family members who would like to watch us cross the finish line. Is this possible?
Where and when is packet pick-up?
Can I pick my packet up on race day?
Is there a certain place the race number should be worn?
Are strollers allowed?
Am I required to pay for my child in the stroller?
Are there any training programs available for my child to participate?
Is there a cap on the Family Race and Kids Marathon?
Family Race Heroes FAQ
What is a St. Jude Heroes team?
How do I raise funds?
Is there a fundraising minimum?
What if I am participating in another St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend event that day?
How does St. Jude receive donations that my family collects?
When will my donations show up on my fundraising website?
Who can I contact if I am having trouble with my fundraising website?
What is the time and location of the event?
The race starts at 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 3, 2011, at the corner of Third Street and Madison Avenue in Downtown Memphis. The start line is located near AutoZone Park.
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Is this a timed event?
No. This event is designed to promote a healthy lifestyle while having fun together as a family.
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What if my child cannot participate on race day? Will he/she still receive a medal and finisher certificate?
No. You must complete the final mile on race day to receive your medal and certificate of completion.
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What if a parent/guardian cannot participate with the child on race day?
No child will be able to participate without a registered parent or legal guardian accompanying them throughout the entire course.
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What will the weather be like on race day?
We would all love to know the answer to that question! Unfortunately, we'll have to refer to the average temperatures for Memphis on the first weekend in December. The average high is 56 degrees F, the average low is 38 degrees F, and the mean is 46 degrees F.
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Where should I park on race morning?
There are an abundant number of surface lots and parking garages located within four to six blocks of the finish line. These are the same lots which serve major sporting and entertainment events in Downtown Memphis. (see map of the Downtown area, which includes lot locations).
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How do I register for the St. Jude Memphis Family Race?
You must register as a family online. Registration will be available in May. In an effort to be more eco-friendly, there is no offline registration available.
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What is the Official Mileage Tracker?
The Official Mileage Tracker is used to track your child’s mileage in advance of race day for the optional marathon/half marathon. As your child runs or walks during training, you track the distance, location and date of completion. Each child is responsible for running a total of 25.2 for the marathon or 12.1 for the half marathon prior to completing the final mile on race day. The log sheet must be received in the marathon office no later than Monday, December 12, 2011.
Please mail or fax the log sheet to:
Attention: Erin Martin
St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend
Mail to: 501 St. Jude Place
Memphis, TN 38105
Fax: (901) 578-6696
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My child is over 11 years old. May he/she still participate?
No, the St. Jude Memphis Family Race is designed for children up to age 11. We encourage older children to participate in the Memphis Grizzlies House 5K, with a parent, which takes place at 7:15 a.m. on race day.
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Once we cross the finish line, where do we go?
You and your family will be directed to the food and beverage area after completion of the race. From there, you are welcome to watch the remainder of the race.
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We have other family members who would like to watch us cross the finish line. Is this possible?
Yes! AutoZone Park offers plenty of seating on the third base side for spectators. We encourage you to invite other family members to cheer you on!
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Where and when is packet pick-up?
Packet (goodie bag) pick-up is located at the Memphis Cook Convention Center, 255 N. Main St. in Downtown Memphis. Louis T. Fogelman YMCA, 245 Madison Ave. in Downtown Memphis. The goodie bag will consist of the official T-shirt and race number. All registered participants MUST wear his/her race number on race day in order to participate. The hours are:
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Noon – 6 p.m.
Friday, December 2, 2011
11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
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Can I pick my packet up on race day?
Unfortunately not. Packets (goodie bags) may only be picked up on Thursday, December 1 and Friday, December 2. NO EXCEPTIONS! The goodie bag will have the race number that is required to be worn on Race Day.
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Is there a certain place the race number should be worn?
Yes, all race numbers must be worn on the FRONT of the race shirt for clear visibility to our volunteers.
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Are strollers allowed?
Yes! We encourage participating families to include even the little ones. Please make sure to line up at the back of the crowd for safety reasons.
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Am I required to pay for my child in the stroller?
Only if you would like that child to receive a T-shirt, medal, etc. do you need to register him/her.
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Are there any training programs available for my child to participate?
Yes! The YMCA and MRTC (Memphis Runners Track Club) both have training programs available. For more information, please contact:
Memphis Runners Track Club
Jeanine Watts - MRTC Kid’s Program Director
YMCA
Downtown Memphis
Fogelman YMCA (901) 527-9622
East Memphis
Ric Nuber YMCA (901) 682-8025
Collierville/Germantown
YMCA at Schilling Farms (901) 850-9622
Whitehaven
Davis YMCA (901) 398-2366
Millington
Millington Family YMCA (901) 873-1434
Midtown (UM area)
Mason YMCA (901) 458-9622
Desoto County
Olive Branch Family YMCA (662) 890-9622
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Is there a cap on the number of participants in the Family Race and Kids Marathon?
Yes, the cap is set at 500 families.
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Family Race Heroes FAQ
What is a St. Jude Heroes team?
A St. Jude Heroes team is a group of people who pledge to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital by asking friends and family to sponsor them in an endurance activity. Each family that participates in the Family Race and Kids Marathon will have the option to register as a St. Jude Heroes team.
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How do I raise funds?
Each family will have access to their own customizable fundraising website. You may use this to upload your email contacts and send emails to friends and family asking for donations. They may either donate online or give their donation directly to you. You will then mail all donations to St. Jude. You will be surprised how many sponsors you will get!
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Is there a fundraising minimum?
There is no minimum amount to be raised by each family, but we ask that each family set a goal by looking at the St. Jude cost sheet, which shows examples of how your fundraising can help the children of St. Jude.
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What if I am participating in another St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend event that day?
You must either finish your race and run the last mile with your children or designate another parent or guardian to run with them. CHILDREN MAY NOT RUN THE RACE ALONE.
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How does St. Jude receive donations that my family collects?
If your family is participating in the Heroes program your friends and family may donate online via your personal website. They may also personally give you cash or checks. After all cash has been changed into a money order, you may print off your check submission form from your website and send donations to P.O. Box 2081 Memphis, TN 38101.
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When will my donations show up on my fundraising website?
Please allow two full weeks for checks to appear on your fundraising site. If you have no record of it at this point, please email stjudeheroes@stjude.org.
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Who can I contact if I am having trouble with my fundraising website?
Please email stjudeheroes@stjude.org with any questions concerning your fundraising website.
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