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

Human Interest Story

Molly Trauernicht, 32, of Wentzville Missouri completed the half-marathon distance at the St. Jude Memephis Marathon and collapsed. The cause of death has not been ruled.

Woman Who Died After St. Jude Half-Marathon ID'd As 32-Year-Old Missourian

Race Organizers of the Memphis Marathon confirmed that the runner who passed away during the marathon events was not from the Memphis area. She was attended to immediately after she collapsed while crossing the finish line of the half-marathon race.

New Information About St. Jude Marathon Death

St. Jude Memphis Marathon officials have stated that a woman running in the Saturday event passed away after completing the half-marathon. She was the first runner to pass away in the races thirty year history.

Runner Dies After St. Jude Marathon

Post-Race Review/ Results

Jynocel Basweti came to Memphis to set the course record for the marathon. His time of 2 hours 16 minutes and 21 seconds was fast enough for the course record if it stands up. Basweti veered of course due to cones on the course from a previous race.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results