St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend vs St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofSt. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend or St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
The available sourced metrics do not create a clear lead; use the table to compare the held route, cost and race-day evidence.
Route comparison snapshot
St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
| Metric | St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend | St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic score | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Conditions | 87/100 | 87/100 |
Conditions
Only metrics available for at least one side are shown. A ✓ marks the better value for each metric (higher-is-better aware). Scores are out of 100 when available. Ascent, climbing density, max absolute grade and median finish describe course or field context and are not marked as better or worse.
Same-distance comparisons are most meaningful; cross-distance metrics are contextual.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend | St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-12-05 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-12-05 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Memphis, Tennessee | Memphis, Tennessee |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 21.1 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Not held | Not held |
| Course type | Loop | Unavailable |
| Elevation character | Rolling | Gently Rolling |
| Terrain | Road | Road |
| Scenery | Riverside, City, Historic, Parkland, Coastal, Waterfront | City, Coastal, Waterfront, Riverside, Historic, Parkland |
| Atmosphere | Charity, Big City, Festival | Charity, Big City, Festival |
| Technicality | Non Technical | Non Technical |
| Total ascent | 214 m | Unavailable |
| Total descent | 215 m | Unavailable |
| Net elevation | -1 m | Unavailable |
| Cutoff | 6:30:00 | 4:20:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
| Qualifying status | Boston_equivalent | Unavailable |
Schedule
- St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-12-05 (legacy event-level date).
- St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-12-05 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend
- Memphis, Tennessee
- St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend Half Marathon
- Memphis, Tennessee
Actual distance
- St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend
- 42.2 km
- St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend Half Marathon
- 21.1 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend
- Held
- St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend
- Not held
- St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend Half Marathon
- Not held
Course type
- St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend
- Loop
- St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Elevation character
- St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend
- Rolling
- St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend Half Marathon
- Gently Rolling
Terrain
- St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend
- Road
- St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend Half Marathon
- Road
Scenery
- St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend
- Riverside, City, Historic, Parkland, Coastal, Waterfront
- St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend Half Marathon
- City, Coastal, Waterfront, Riverside, Historic, Parkland
Atmosphere
- St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend
- Charity, Big City, Festival
- St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend Half Marathon
- Charity, Big City, Festival
Technicality
- St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend
- Non Technical
- St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend Half Marathon
- Non Technical
Total ascent
- St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend
- 214 m
- St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Total descent
- St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend
- 215 m
- St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Net elevation
- St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend
- -1 m
- St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Cutoff
- St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend
- 6:30:00
- St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend Half Marathon
- 4:20:00
Entry model
- St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend
- Open
- St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend Half Marathon
- Open
Qualifying status
- St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend
- Boston_equivalent
- St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.