Lace-up your shoes because the annual St. Jude race is right around the corner. Held every year, this race aims to raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis TN. This hospital is dedicated to treating and curing pediatric diseases. St. Jude ensures that families never receive a bill for treatment, travel, housing, or food allowing them to focus on their child’s recovery.
This race features various categories, including a 5k run, a family fun walk, a competitive 10k race, a half marathon, and a full marathon making it accessible to participants of all ages and fitness levels. To sign up for the race, participants can visit the official St.Jude Race website or register in person. The registration fee is $25 for the 5k and the family fun walk. The price increases to $35 for the 10k race and both the half and full marathons. Early registration is always encouraged, as it includes a race T-shirt and a race bib.
In addition to the races, there will be a festival-like atmosphere with food trucks, live music, and activities for the kids. This brings a fun-filled vibe for any and everyone all day.
The St. Jude Race raises funds that go directly to supporting groundbreaking research and treatment that St. Jude provides. Every dollar raised ensures that no family has to worry about the financial burden of their child. St. Jude research has helped push the overall survival rate for childhood cancer from 20% to over 80% since the hospital opened its doors over 50 years ago. By joining the race, people help contribute to a cause that brings hope and healing to countless families.
Whether you walk, run, or even cheer from the sidelines, your participation makes a difference. So lets lace up and race for a future where no child has to fear cancer alone.
To donate to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, you can click the link here.
