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What is a St. Jude Hero?

St. Jude won't stop until no child dies from cancer. St. Jude Heroes are helping us get there.

 
 
 
 
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Be part of something bigger

Being a St. Jude Hero® means raising funds for the kids of St. Jude — kids with cancer and other life-threatening diseases — while you train for your race.

The St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend is the pinnacle event for the St. Jude Heroes program as the largest single-day fundraising event for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. St. Jude Heroes aren't just participating in their race; they're using their strength to make a difference in the lives of children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

Registration fees help us put on a great race, but St. Jude relies on fundraisers and direct donations. 

 
St. Jude patient Rylee

St. Jude patient Rylee, age 10, bone cancer

 
 

There are two ways to be a St. Jude Hero

 

Fundraise at a commiment level for the full event experience.

Sign up prior to general registration at the Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum fundraising level, and get exclusive benefits and race-weekend perks. Plus, you'll secure your race entry before we open to the general public.

 

Fundraise what you'd like, and earn selected prizes based on how much you raise.

Register during general registration and raise at least $250. You'll earn a St. Jude singlet or tech shirt to wear race weekend, and have the chance to earn other recognition items.

 
 

Being a St. Jude Hero means that when you cross the finish line, you'll know that what you've accomplished has made an impact far beyond your race. It also means...

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Exclusive benefits to make your race experience even better

Being a St. Jude Hero takes your event to the next level, with the opportunity to earn everything from race gear to event weekend experiences.

 
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Support from St. Jude to help you fundraise

St. Jude will be with you every step of the way. You'll get everything you need to reach your fundraising goal — coaching emails, a fundraising coach, a personal fundraising page, plus other tools and tips as you go.

 
 
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Becoming part of a nationwide alliance against childhood cancer

As a St. Jude Hero, you'll join thousands of runners from across the United States who have chosen to run for St. Jude. St. Jude Heroes are a select group with one common goal: to use their race to further lifesaving research and treatment for St. Jude kids.

 
 
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Be a part of something bigger

Be a part of something bigger

St. Jude is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. As a St. Jude Hero, you'll make a real difference. The funds you raise help ensure families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food. Learn more about how fundraising helps.

 
 
 

Fundraising options

Waitlist for Bronze, Silver and Gold entries available during registration. 

 
 

In-Person Heroes Registration Options

 
 
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    Platinum Premiere entry

    American Airlines logo.
    Ten Thousand Dollars

    Limit 50 entries

     
     
    • On Campus Experience
    • 50,000 American Airlines Miles
    • 3-night Downtown Memphis Hotel Stay
    • $150 EXPO Merchandise Credit
    • Four (4) complimentary tickets St. Jude Heroes Expo Lounge
    • Four (4) complimentary tickets to St. Jude Heroes Pasta Party tickets 
    • Two (2) complimentary tickets to Race Day Heroes Hospitality, 2 tickets for purchase
    • Two (2) complimentary tickets to the VIP Reception
    • Commemorative St. Jude Heroes Apparel Item
    • St. Jude Heroes Training Shirt
    • Name on Official Pace Car
    • Race entry
     
     
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    Platinum entry

    Ten Thousand Dollars

    Limit 150 entries

     
     
    • 3-night Downtown Memphis Hotel Stay
    • $100 Merchandise Credit
    • Two (2) complimentary tickets St. Jude Heroes Expo Lounge
    • Two (2) complimentary tickets to St. Jude Heroes Pasta Party, 2 tickets for purchase
    • Two (2) complimentary tickets to Race Day Heroes Hospitality, 2 tickets for purchase
    • Two (2) complimentary tickets to the VIP Reception
    • Commemorative St. Jude Heroes Apparel Item
    • St. Jude Heroes Training Shirt
    • Name on Official Pace Car
    • Race entry
     
     
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    • 2-night downtown Memphis hotel stay
    • $60 merchandise credit
    • Two (2) complimentary tickets St. Jude Heroes Expo Lounge
    • Two (2) complimentary tickets to St. Jude Heroes Pasta Party, 2 tickets for purchase
    • Two (2) complimentary tickets to Race Day Heroes Hospitality, 2 tickets for purchase
    • Commemorative St. Jude Heroes Apparel Item
    • St. Jude Heroes Training Shirt
    • Name on Official Pace Car
    • Race entry
     
     
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    Silver entry

    Ten Thousand Dollars
     
     
    • $30 St. Jude Merchandise Credit
    • Two (2) complimentary ticket to St. Jude Heroes Expo Lounge
    • Two (2) complimentary tickets to St. Jude Heroes Pasta Party
    • Commemorative St. Jude Heroes Apparel Item
    • St. Jude Heroes Training Shirt
    • Name on Official Pace Car
    • Race entry
     
     
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    Bronze entry

    Ten Thousand Dollars
     
     
    • $15 St. Jude merchandise credit
    • Two (2) complimentary tickets St. Jude Heroes Expo Lounge
    • St. Jude Heroes Training Shirt
    • Name on Official Pace Car
    • Race entry
     
     
 
 

Virtual Heroes Registration Options

 
 
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    • Race entry
    • St. Jude Heroes Training Shirt
    • $60 Merchandise Credit
    • Commemorative St. Jude Heroes Apparel Item
    • 25K American Airlines miles deposited to your account
     
     
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    Silver entry

    Ten Thousand Dollars
     
     
     
     
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    Bronze entry

    Ten Thousand Dollars
     
     
     
     
 
 

What does being a St. Jude Hero mean to you? Tell us your fundraising story, and we may feature it to inspire other fundraisers.

 
 

Are you interested in being a St. Jude Hero for another running event?
See where being a St. Jude Hero can take you.

Please note, benefits and fundraising levels vary by race.

 
 
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