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Runners and walkers will enjoy a course in Memphis that's relatively flat with rolling hills featuring some of Memphis' most historic neighborhoods. With the race beginning (and ending) in Downtown Memphis, participants will pass many of the city’s most popular landmarks and attractions including the Mississippi River, Beale Street, Sun Studio (where Elvis Presley first recorded) and the National Civil Rights.

Registration for the 2010 St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend will open on May 1.  

For more information about this events and other events in your area, contact Christopher Beck at Christopher.beck@stjude.org or 800-238-6030.

Participate as a St. Jude Hero Charity Athlete in the St. Jude Music Fest Road Race hosted by Jo Dee Messina on Saturday, June 12, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee.  The run includes a One Mile Fun Run and a 5K. Click here to register for the Music Fest Road Race. During event registration you will be prompted to sign-up as a St. Jude Hero. For questions about the race, please contact angela.fox@stjude.org or call 1.800.238.6030.

St. Jude Heroes will have the chance to earn great prizes through their fundraising efforts, such as tickets to the CMA Music Fest concert and brunch with country artists!

Participate as a St. Jude Hero in the Toledo Glass City Marathon on Sunday April 25, 2010! This year the marathon has a new course, new venue and an amazing experience on the University of Toledo’s Campus! This marathon courses is one of the fastest in the Midwest. Join the St. Jude Heroes Team and make a huge difference in the lives of children fighting cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.

Click here to register for the 2010 Toledo Glass City Marathon.Click here to register to participate as a St. Jude Hero.*

For more information about this event and others in your area, contact Stacy Ziarko at stacy.ziarko@stjude.org.

*You must register for the actual race and the Heroes program.

Run the 15th Annual Community Health Network Indianapolis Marathon and Half Marathon as a St. Jude Hero and make a huge difference in the lives of children fighting cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. Voted "2007 Best of Indianapolis - Charity Race" by Indianapolis Monthly Magazine, the scenic race starts and finishes in historical Fort Benjamin Harrison and takes participants on a beautiful loop of the State Park during the peak of the fall foliage spectacle.

Click here to register online for the 2010 Community Health Network Indianapolis Marathon and Half Marathon race and click the "Participate Now" button above to register as a St. Jude Hero for this event. This event also includes a 5K, Marathon Relay, and Kids Marathon. For more information on participating as St. Jude Hero in this event, please contact Susie Tatum at 1-317-587-0925 or susie.tatum@stjude.org

Participate as a St. Jude Hero in the US Half Marathon 2 "The Other Half" on Sunday, April 11, 2010 in San Francisco, CA. The run includes a Half Marathon Race (13.1 miles). There is no end to the excitement of running this race! Join the St. Jude Heroes Team and make a huge difference in the lives of children fighting cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.

Click the "Participate Now" button above to register as a St. Jude Hero for this event and click here to register for the US Half Marathon 2 "The Other Half". For more information contact Lauren Hanna at 510-595-2100 or by email at lauren.hanna@stjude.org

Join the St. Jude Heroes Team for the Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon and Half Marathon on May 2, 2010 and help in the fight against childhood cancer.  The marathon course winds through the unique and historic neighborhoods of this beautiful city. Runners from all over the world will be welcomed by community celebrations, music and cheering spectators throughout the course.

 Runners will race on the North Shore of Pittsburgh past Heinz Field, and PNC Park. The course crosses each of the three rivers in Pittsburgh and travels different neighborhoods of Pittsburgh.

Click here to sign up for the race. Click here to sign up to participate as a St. Jude Hero.*

For more information about this event and other Heroes events in your area, contact Whitney Prothro at whitney.prothro@stjude.org.

*You must sign up for both the actual race and the Heroes program.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital invites you to participate as a Silver Charity Partner in the 33rd Annual Cleveland Marathon in Cleveland, OH on May 16, 2010. The Cleveland Experience in the Rock & Roll capital of America features one of the flattest and fastest courses in the country.  Whether you're looking to qualify for Boston, or walk a 10K with your friends - you'll enjoy a scenic "tour" of Cleveland and all the amenities of a world-class event. Run or walk for those who can't- the patients of St. Jude. You will make a difference in the lives of children fighting cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.

To register as a St. Jude Hero and a Cleveland Marathon participant, go to www.clevelandmarathon.com.  Register as a charity partner, and when prompted enter the following codes:

SJ2010 for the marathon and half marathon

SJ2010TRACK for the 10k and 5k.

For more information about this event and other events in your area, please contact Theresa Studniarz at Theresa.Studniarz@stjude.org.

The nation's many monuments, memorials, and landmarks can be seen as runners race what is often referred to as "The People's Marathon". This race sells out early. St. Jude will have bibs available for committing to a fundraising minimum.

Click here to sign up for the race. We will let you know when you are able to sign up to partcipate as a St. Jude Hero in this race.

For more information about the 2010 Marine Corps Marathon and other events in your area, please contact Christian Walker at christian.walker@stjude.org or by calling (703) 351-5171.

The Great Urban Race is a wacky, urban adventure. Teams of two solve 12 clues and complete fun challenges while discovering the city in a fresh way during an exciting day. The race will visit 24 cities across the U.S. in 2010, wrapping up with a championship in Las Vegas in November.

For more information or to register online, visit www.greaturbanrace.com. To sign up to partcipate as a St. Jude hero in one of these events, click the "Register Now" button. Click on your state to sign up as a Hero in the Great Urban Race near you. You must register for both the actual race and the St. Jude Heroes program.

Participate as a St. Jude Hero in the 2010 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon on May 2, 2010! The marathon welcomes athletes of all running abilities, and is a race where you can find personal reward. Beyond the race itself, there is a full weekend of activities and events for the whole family to enjoy. Greater Cincinnati welcomes you with the best hospitality it has to offer. The Cincinnati Magazine pronounced the marathon "The best of the best" and a "keeper".

Join other St. Jude Heroes in signing up to run or walk the 2010 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon or Half Marathon on May 2. Registration for the Heroes program is only $10 and what you raise is up to you.

Click here to sign up for the race. Click here to sign up to participate as a St. Jude Hero.*

For more information about this event and others in your area, contact Sarah Frank at sarah.frank@stjude.org.

*You must sign up for both the actual race and the Heroes program.

Run the 2010 Bank of America Chicago Marathon as a St. Jude Hero and make a difference in the lives of children fighting cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. As one of the World Marathon Majors, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon is the pinnacle of achievement for elite athletes and everyday runners alike. Chicago is fast and flat course making it a great choice for the first time marathoner and with over 1.7 million spectators you will always feel supported as you run through 29 of Chicago’s great neighborhoods. On Sunday, October 10th, 45,000 runners from all 50 states and more than 100 countries will set out to accomplish a personal dream.

Registration for the Heroes program is only $10 which will count towards your personal fundraising goal. This year we are pleased to announce our partnership with Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA). CARA will be providing training for Heroes in the Chicagoland Area who wish to do so. 

Click here to register for the actual race. Click here to sign up to run as a St. Jude Hero.*

For more information about this event and other Heroes events in your area, contact Kritsine Paca at kristine.paca@stjude.org.

 * You must sign up for both the race and the Heroes program.

Participate as a St. Jude Hero in the Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Marathon on Sunday, October 17, 2010! The marathon has a unique course crossing the U.S./Canadian border twice and has great musical entertainment along the way. There is no end to the excitement of running this race! Join the Detroit St. Jude Heroes Team and make a huge difference in the lives of children fighting cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.

Click here to sign up for the race. Click here to sign up as a St. Jude Hero for the race.*

For more information about this event and others in your area, please contact Rachel Lemon at rachel.lemon@stjude.org.

*You must sign up for both the actual race and the St. Jude Heroes program.