The marathon follows a scenic Boston-qualifying course through the city of Memphis. The course passes through the St. Jude campus, where patients, their families and other onlookers gather to cheer.

Memphis Marathon

Post-Race Review/ Results

Jeff Jonaitis won the 2008 edition of the Memphis Marathon with a time of 2 housr 19 minutes and 47 seconds. The Tinely Park Illinois resident running in only his third marathon finished nearly a minute ahead of second-place Stephen Chemlany, 26, of Sleepy Hollow, New York

No shortage of energy at St. Jude Memphis Marathon

Jeff Jonaitis and Muluye Gurma Are Top Finishers In The Sold Out St. Jude Memphis Marathon

Human Interest Story

The top three finishers from Shelby County in the 2007 Memphis Marathon will not be returning to the 2008 Marathon. While the race has filled to it's 14000 registrant capacity since 1990, some of the best local runners will not vie for the $500 prize.

Top area runners to skip Memphis Marathon

The large amount of support and the beautiful scenery are just two of the many reason people are flocking to the Memphis Marathon. Last year's race raised over 1.2 million dollars for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. This year it is anticipated that nearly 1.8 million will be raised.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results