St. Jude Kids' Fun Run

Join us for the Kids’ Fun Run, an exciting addition to St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend presented by Juice Plus+ – the largest single-day fundraising event for the kids of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

The 1-Mile Kids' Fun Run is a great way for kids 11 and under to participate in the St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend. After the run, join us for the Post-Run Party at the Fogelman Downtown YMCA!

 
St. Jude Memphis Kids Marathon participants
 
 

The Kids' Fun Run is officially sold out!

Race day is Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025

 
 

Event Info

 

PARTICIPANTS

 

Ages 11 and under, accompanied by an adult

 
 
 

DATE and TIME

 

Date: Sat., Dec. 6, 2025
Start Time: Noon

 
 
 

LOCATION

 

B.B. King Blvd. &
Madison Ave

 
 
 

REGISTRATION FEE

 

$25/child
 

 
 
 

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Questions? Contact us at marathon@alsac.stjude.org or 800-565-5112.

 
 

Additional Details

Each registered child will receive a bib, participant shirt and finisher medal. Companion adults will receive a bib only. The bib and shirt are required before you can run and are available for pick up at the Health & Wellness Expo at Renasant Convention Center. The Kids’ Fun Run kiosk can be visited at the following days and times: 
  • Thursday, Dec. 4: noon - 7 p.m.
  • Friday, Dec. 5: noon - 8 p.m.
  • Saturday, Dec. 6: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. (Race day pickup at Downtown Fogelman YMCA)
 
  • All participants must pre-register and follow the one adult companion per two children participating requirement.          
  • Medals will be distributed as each child crosses the finish line.
  • Families can choose to fundraise as part of the Kids’ Fun Run.
  • Children under the age of five (5) are expected to be in a wagon or stroller for the duration of the event.
  • The Kids’ Fun Run route begins at B.B. King Blvd. & Madison Ave. start line and ends at on the Union Ave. finish line with all St. Jude Memphis Marathon participants.
  • Only registered participants are allowed in the start corral, on course and in the finisher area.
  • The Kids’ Fun Run is an untimed event, and no awards will be given other than the finisher medal.
  • Bibs must be worn during the event. Any participants without a bib affixed to the front of their shirt will not be allowed in the start corral or on course.
  • Children crossing the finish line without their adult companion will be held in a reunification (waiting) area until the adult companion arrives to accompany their child from the finisher area.
  • Upon finishing, Kids’ Fun Run participants will be escorted to the post-run celebration at the Downtown Fogelman YMCA.
 
 

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