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St. Jude Memphis Marathon is back for 2021
After being virtual for 2020, the St. Jude Memphis Marathon is back for 2021.
Saturday, December 4th, participants will have two options on how they want to join in: in-person and virtual. There are different distance options to choose from:
Complete a marathon, half marathon, 10K, or 5K on race day
2-Race Distance Challenge: complete two distances (marathon, half marathon, 10K, or 5K) in the months leading up to and on race day
4-Race Distance Challenge: complete every distance (marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K) in the months leading up to and on race day.
These COVID-19 safety protocols will be in place for all participants, guests, volunteers, and partners:
Be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have a negative COVID-19 test result that has been administered between Wednesday, Dec. 1- Friday, Dec. 3
Wear a mask during the following:
Health & Fitness Expo
Platinum Premier Welcome Party
VIP Reception
St. Jude Heroes Pasta Party
St. Jude Heroes Hospitality
Other event weekend activities as required by event officials
Be free of COVID-19 symptoms within 10 days of attending St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend
St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend is the hospital's biggest single-day fundraising event. Last year, the all-virtual event raised $7.5 million. The goal for this year's event's historic 20th anniversary was set at $9 million, but St. Jude Heroes and generous donors have rallied together and are already on pace to surpass that goal and reach $12 million, nearly $5 million growth year over year.
(11/29/2021) Views: 1,595 ⚡AMPby Hannah Cain
St Jude Memphis Marathon
The St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend is more than just a race. It's an action-packed weekend of fun, food and entertainment! Start and finish lines two blocks apart and near a dozen Downtown hotels, lots of restaurants, and Beale Street, the Memphis entertainment district. Dynamic finish in AAA baseball stadium, with use of locker rooms and shower facilities. Wave start,...
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