COURSE MAPS
2022 Marathon Course
Start time: 8 a.m.
Wheelchair start: 7:55 a.m.
Course highlights
The marathon starts on B.B. King Blvd. between Beale St. and FedEx Forum. The route takes runners through Downtown Memphis and up 2nd Street to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital campus, before heading south on Front St. through the bustling South Main District. Runners will then head east to Danny Thomas Blvd. and north to picturesque North Parkway. Runners will enjoy the distinctive neighborhoods like Hein Park and Evergreen’s Stonewall St. whose cheer parties will keep your spirits up and energy level high. The route also includes a two loop-run through beautiful Overton Park. Runners will head back to Danny Thomas Blvd. and a return downtown via Union Ave. to celebrate at the finish line by AutoZone Park.
2022 Half Marathon Course
Start time: 8 a.m.
Wheelchair start: 7:55 a.m.
Course highlights
The half marathon starts in the same location and at the same time as the full and 10K on B.B. King Blvd. between Beale St. and FedEx Forum. The route marries the marathon and 10K courses through Downtown Memphis and up 2nd Street to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital campus, before heading south on Front St. through the bustling South Main District. Runners will then head east to Danny Thomas Blvd. and north to picturesque North Parkway. The half route splits off on N. Avalon St. to head south through Evergreen neighborhood’s Stonewall St. whose residents fully embrace the celebration of race day year after year. Runners return downtown via North Parkway and Danny Thomas Blvd. to Union Ave. to celebrate at the finish line by AutoZone Park.
2022 10K Course
Start time: 8 a.m.
Wheelchair start: 7:55 a.m.
Course highlights
The 10K starts in the same location and at the same time as the full and half marathon on B.B. King Blvd. between Beale St. and FedEx Forum. The route marries the full and half courses through Downtown Memphis up 2nd Street to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital campus, and then south on Front St. through the bustling South Main District. Runners will then head east to Danny Thomas Blvd. and turn left onto Union Ave. to celebrate at the finish line by AutoZone Park.
2022 5K Course
Start time: 7 a.m.
Wheelchair start: 6:55 a.m.
Course highlights
With its own unique start location and time, the family-friendly 5K course starts on B.B. King Blvd. and takes runners and walkers through Downtown Memphis to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital campus before heading back on Danny Thomas Blvd. to Union Ave. to celebrate at the finish line by AutoZone Park.
2022 Kids Marathon
Start time: 1:30 p.m.
Course highlights
The Kids Marathon has the same start location as the marathon, half and 10K on B.B. King Blvd. between Beale St. and FedEx Forum. This short and flat route will keep kids entertained and having fun as they make their way to Union Ave. and experience the highlight of running across the official finish line by AutoZone Park.