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Become a St. Jude Hero

St. Jude Heroes are part of a nationwide alliance against childhood cancer. They participate in some of the world’s greatest running events while raising funds to support the life saving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital: Finding cures. Saving children.®

See benefits of being a St. Jude Hero.

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Upcoming Events

 
Marathon Riverside
 

Walt Disney World®Marathon Weekend

January 8-12, 2025

Join Mickey Mouse and his pals as you continue the decades-long tradition of discovering magic in every mile.

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Marathon Riverside
 

St. Jude Rock-n-Roll Nashville

April 26- 27, 2025

Prepare to be immersed in music culture from the expo to the finish line when you join us for the St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Nashville.

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Your support means so much to the kids of St. Jude.

St. Jude patient Katherin caps off big year with a first-time run in the St. Jude Memphis Marathon® Weekend. As the half-marathon route took her through the St. Jude campus, the cancer survivor was flooded with memories of her treatment there.

Read Katherin's Story

 
 

I kind of like teared up a little bit, just because I saw the great emotion from families
that were standing there and just saw the support. I don't know them, but you could
feel the love and encouragement from each one of them.

- St. Jude patient Katherin

 
 

How it works: Journey to becoming a St. Jude Hero.

 
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Stage 1

Register to participate in one of our many fitness events.

 
 
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Stage 2

There are two ways to join the St. Jude Heroes program. Commit to a certain fundraising level or you can secure your own entry and create a fundraising page as part of Team St. Jude.

 
 
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Stage 3

We provide training and fundraising tips to support your goals.

 
 
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Stage 4

Participate in your race and enjoy the benefits that comes with it — based on your fundraising level.

 
 
 
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Benefits of becoming a St. Jude Hero

As a participant, you’ll get online training resources and access to a national running coach. You’ll also have a personal fundraising coach and online tools to help you meet your goals. Joining the St. Jude Hero community connects you with others dedicated to curing childhood cancer. Your fundraising efforts will be recognized through special race weekend experiences and post-event rewards.

Benefits are subject to your event and fundraising level. 

 
 

Our Heroes participate in some of the top events in the world

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Your participation helps us find cures for childhood cancer

As a nonprofit organization, St. Jude relies on the support of our generous donors to keep pushing for better treatment and cures for all types of cancer. When you participate in St. Jude charity runs, raise funds for or make a direct donation to St. Jude, not only are you helping us progress in our lifesaving work, but you are also supporting children with cancer around the world. 

Find a Race and Register Donate Today

 
 

Questions? Email us at stjudeheroes@stjude.org or fill out our contact form.

 
 
 

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National St. Jude Heroes Coaches

Have training or race day questions? Email our National St. Jude Heroes Coaches at heroescoachingteam@alsac.stjude.org!

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Coach Denise

Coach Denise from Run for Change is a certified running coach and our national St. Jude Heroes Coach.  Her running resume includes completing well over 125 marathons, she’s an Abbott World Marathon Major Six Star Finisher, twice over, she’s qualified for the Boston Marathon over 30 times, a seven continents club finisher, a 100-mile ultra marathon finisher, Everest Marathon finisher and the list goes on and on.  There is a reason why they call her the marathon whisperer – because she truly believes anyone can run 26.2. 

Download the right Heroes Training Plan for your run:

5K Training Plan

10K Training Plan

Half Marathon Training Plan

Marathon Training Plan

Download the right Heroes Training Plan for your run:

5K Training Plan

10K Training Plan

Half Marathon Training Plan

Marathon Training Plan

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