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2025 St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend Volunteer Registration

Sat December 6, 2025 Memphis, TN 38103 US

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Pre-Event: Event Preparation

Medal Unpacking

You must be 12 or older to volunteer for this task.

December 3, 2025

Details

Unpack, unwrap and prepare all race medals for distribution on Race Day. Must be able to stand and also stay for duration of shift. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing for this outdoor physical activity at AutoZone Park.

Location

AutoZone Park, 200 Union Ave.

Pre-bagged Runner Snack Assembly

You must be 12 or older to volunteer for this task.

November 8, 2025

Details

Pack snack bags that are distributed to participants on Race Day. Detailed instructions will be given upon arrival. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing for an outdoor physical activity. Must be able to stand (except for the lunch period) and also stay for duration of the shift. This activity is at AutoZone Park and volunteers will be provided lunch and a volunteer shirt.

Location

AutoZone Park, 200 Union Avenue

Expo: Operations

Expo Volunteer Office Set-Up

You must be 14 or older to volunteer for this task.

December 2, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Duties include unboxing & folding volunteer T-shirts and prepping Cheer Station items for pick-up. Must be able to lift 60 lbs., and stand/walk and stay for duration of shift.

Location

Renasant Convention Center, 255 N. Main St., Memphis

Expo Volunteer Check-in

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

December 2, 2025

December 3, 2025

December 4, 2025

December 5, 2025

Details

Assist with volunteer check-in and other Volunteer Office duties. Must be able to lift 25 lbs., and stand/walk and stay for duration of shift. **Those volunteering during the 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. shift will receive a provided lunch break.**

Location

Renasant Convention Center, 255 N. Main St., Memphis

Expo General Volunteer

You must be 14 or older to volunteer for this task.

December 4, 2025

December 5, 2025

Details

General volunteers are needed in various positions throughout the Expo. Assignment will be made upon check-in. Must be able to walk and/or stand and stay for duration of shift. *Those registered for the Friday 12/5 4:00-8:30pm shift will move to Shirt & Bag Take-Down area at 8:00pm*

Location

Renasant Convention Center, 255 N. Main St., Memphis

Expo: Merchandise

Event Store Bagger

You must be 14 or older to volunteer for this task.

December 4, 2025

December 5, 2025

Details

Assist in greeting attendees and participants, and bagging purchases at the Expo. Must be able to lift 25 lbs., and stand and stay for duration of shift.

Location

Renasant Convention Center, 255 N. Main St., Memphis

Event Store Stocker

You must be 14 or older to volunteer for this task.

December 4, 2025

December 5, 2025

Details

Assist in event merchandise re-stocking, greeting and directing attendees and participants at the Expo. Must be able to lift 60 lbs., and stand and stay for duration of shift.

Location

Renasant Convention Center, 255 N. Main St., Memphis

Expo: Participant Experience

Packet Pickup Set-Up

You must be 14 or older to volunteer for this task.

December 3, 2025

Details

Assist in setting up the Packet Pickup area. Arrange race numbers in boxes, set up each table and hang signs. Must be able to lift 25 lbs. and must be able to stand and/or walk for duration of shift.

Location

Renasant Convention Center, 255 N. Main St., Memphis

Packet Pickup - General Registration

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

December 4, 2025

December 5, 2025

Details

Use iPad to check in runner and provide the assets needed for race day. Check for valid I.D. to verify age is 21 or over. If 21+, the volunteer will distribute wristband to the participant and provide directions to pick up race shirt and gear check bag. Must be able to stand and also stay for duration of shift.



Location

Renasant Convention Center, 255 N. Main St., Memphis

Participant Check-In

You must be 14 or older to volunteer for this task.

December 4, 2025

December 5, 2025

Details

Assist participants with check-in procedures including bib number verification via iPhone or iPad. Adults preferred; older teens may be considered. Must be comfortable with using a loud voice, and be able to stand and stay for duration of shift. **Those volunteering during the 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. shift will receive a provided lunch break.**

Location

Renasant Convention Center, 255 N. Main St., Memphis

Participant Flow/Greeter

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

December 4, 2025

December 5, 2025

Details

Greet and direct general participants and St. Jude Heroes to their designated Packet Pickup areas. Must be able to stand and also stay for duration of shift.

Location

Renasant Convention Center, 255 N. Main St., Memphis

Shirt & Bag Distribution

You must be 14 or older to volunteer for this task.

December 4, 2025

December 5, 2025

Details

Use iPad to check size and record race shirt pickup. Distribute shirt and bag to participants. Must be able to lift 60 lbs. and must be able to stand and stay for duration of shift. **Those volunteering during the Friday 12/5 4:00 - 8:30 p.m. shift will begin breakdown of the area at 8:00 p.m.**

Location

Renasant Convention Center, 255 N. Main St., Memphis

Cheer Items & Time Clock Photo Op

You must be 14 or older to volunteer for this task.

December 4, 2025

December 5, 2025

Details

Hand out Race Day cheer items and keep the booth replenished at all times. Assist participants who would like to take pictures at the race time clock. Must be able to stand and also stay for duration of shift.

Location

Renasant Convention Center, 255 N. Main St., Memphis

Late Registration Bibs

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

December 4, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Assist Registration Coordinator with applying peel-off stickers to late-registration participant bibs and assist with the transfer of bibs to the General Packet Pickup kiosks. Must be able to stand and also stay for duration of shift.

Location

Renasant Convention Center, 255 N. Main St., Memphis.

2-Race Challenge Medal Kiosk

You must be 14 or older to volunteer for this task.

December 4, 2025

December 5, 2025

Details

Use iPad to scan runner QR code to search and verify participant has registered for the 2-Race Challenge. Select the medal pickup checkbox to note that the medal has been distributed. Distribute the medal to the participant. Must be able to stay for duration of shift.

Location

Renasant Convention Center, 255 N. Main St., Memphis

Shirt & Bag Take Down

You must be 14 or older to volunteer for this task.

December 5, 2025

Details

Inventory and pack undistributed shirts and bags. Must be able to lift 60 lbs. and must be able to stand and also stay for duration of shift.

Location

Renasant Convention Center, 255 N. Main St., Memphis

Expo: St. Jude Heroes Experience

St. Jude Heroes Experience Assistant

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

December 4, 2025

December 5, 2025

Details

Assist with St. Jude Heroes activations (vanity bibs, photo ops and any promotional item distribution). Engage Expo visitors and bring enthusiasm to the St. Jude Heroes experience. Must be able to stand and also stay for duration of shift.

Location

Renasant Convention Center, 255 N. Main St., Memphis

St. Jude Heroes Packet Pickup Runner

You must be 14 or older to volunteer for this task.

December 4, 2025

December 5, 2025

Details

Assist St. Jude Heroes Packet Pickup event staff by retrieving race bibs, appropriate gear and other Heroes benefits for distribution to committed-level Heroes. Adults preferred, yet older teens may be considered. Must be able to stand and walk and also stay for duration of shift.

Location

Renasant Convention Center, 255 N. Main St., Memphis

Green Team: AutoZone Park

Green Team (AutoZone Park)

You must be 14 or older to volunteer for this task.

December 6, 2025

Details

Maintain cleanliness inside AutoZone Park. Assemble and distribute trash and recycle bins; pickup and dispose of trash; assist with recycling; refill bins with bags. Must be able to bend over and lift 25-30 lb. bags out of trash bins, and stand/walk and stay for duration of shift.

Location

Inside AutoZone Park, 200 Union Ave.

Course: Gear (Bag) Check

Gear (Bag) Check

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

December 6, 2025

Details

Assist event staff by helping to collect, organize and then return race participant's clear plastic gear bag. Must be able to file in numerical order, and stand and stay for duration of shift.

Location

Gear (Bag) Check Location (Parking Garage located across Union Ave. from AutoZone Park).

Course: Course Marshal

Course Marshals: 5K/10K

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

December 6, 2025

Details

Help to ensure participants stay on-course at key intersections and follow important turns. Event staff will assign each course marshal volunteer to a specific location and volunteers will be trained ahead of Race Week. Must be friendly, firm, enthusiastic, and able to stand and stay for duration of shift.

Location

Assigned location on course.

Course Marshals: Half/Full Marathon

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

December 6, 2025

Details

Help to ensure participants stay on-course at key intersections and follow important turns. Event staff will assign each course marshal volunteer to a specific location and volunteers will be trained ahead of race week. Must be friendly, firm, enthusiastic. and able to stand and stay for duration of shift.

Location

Assigned location on course.

Course: Start Line

Start Line Corrals - 5K/10K

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

December 6, 2025

Details

Assist event staff by marshaling runners into their designated start corral as listed on their race bib and help race officials start the race safely. Must be friendly, firm, enthusiastic and able to stand and also STAY for duration of shift.

Location

5K/10K Start Line (B.B. King Blvd. and Madison Ave.)

Start Line Corrals - Half/Full Marathon

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

December 6, 2025

Details

Assist event staff by marshaling runners into their designated start corral as listed on their race bib and help race officials start the race safely. Must be friendly, firm, enthusiastic and able to stand and also STAY for duration of shift.

Location

Half/Full Marathon Start Line (B.B. King Blvd. and Beale St.; adjacent to Fed Ex Forum)

Start Line Water Station - 5K/10K

You must be 14 or older to volunteer for this task.

December 6, 2025

Details

Set up and replenish water tables for participants at the start location of the 5K/10K. Must be able to stand/move around and also STAY for duration of the shift.

Location

5K Start Line (B.B. King Blvd. and Madison Ave.)

Start Line Water Station - Half/Full Marathon

You must be 14 or older to volunteer for this task.

December 6, 2025

Details

Set up and replenish water tables for participants at the start location of the Half/Full Marathon. Must be able to stand/move around and also STAY for duration of the shift.

Location

Full/Half Start Line (B.B. King Blvd. and Beale St.)

Course: Finish Line

Finish Line: Finisher Flow

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

December 6, 2025

Details

Keep the flow of finishers moving (not stopping) through and out of the finish line area into AutoZone Park. Must be able to speak loudly, be friendly and firm, and be comfortable directing people to the exits in order to keep congestion down. Must be able to stand/move around and also stay for duration of shift.

Location

Finish Line (Union Ave. adjacent to AutoZone Park)

Finish Line: Fruit & Water Distribution

You must be 12 or older to volunteer for this task.

December 6, 2025

Details

Unwrap water bottles and place on tables quickly to ensure finishers have water as they cross the finish line. Ensure tables are stocked with fruit for finishers. Manage trash/discarded bottles to keep the finish line area neat and clean. Keep runners moving through and out of the finish line area. Must be able to stand and also stay for duration of shift. Volunteers under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

Location

Finish Line (Union Ave. adjacent to AutoZone Park)

Finish Line: Pre-Bagged Food Distribution

You must be 12 or older to volunteer for this task.

December 6, 2025

Details

Distribute pre-bagged items into the hands of race participants. Volunteers under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Manage trash to keep the finish line area neat and clean. Keep runners moving through and out of the finish line area. Must be able to stand and also stay for duration of shift.

Location

Finish Line (Union Ave. adjacent to AutoZone Park)

Finish Line: Late Finisher Food Distribution

You must be 12 or older to volunteer for this task.

December 6, 2025

Details

Distribute food at the Finish Line to race participants who finish later in the afternoon. Manage trash to keep the finish line area neat and clean. Keep runners moving through and out of the finish line area. Volunteers under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Must be able to stand and also stay for duration of shift. Breaking down area is part of the shift responsibility.

Location

Finish Line (Union Ave. adjacent to AutoZone Park)

Finish Line: Medal & Hat Distribution

You must be 14 or older to volunteer for this task.

December 6, 2025

Details

Distribute the appropriate finisher medal to participants who have completed the Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kids' Fun Run; Distribute a finisher hat only to participants who have completed the Full Marathon. Keep runners moving through and out of the finish line area. Must be able to stand and also stay for duration of shift.

Location

Finish Line (Union Ave. adjacent to AutoZone Park)

Finish Line: Heat Blanket Distribution

You must be 14 or older to volunteer for this task.

December 6, 2025

Details

Tear off heat blankets from roll and distribute to participants, if weather requires, as they cross the finish line. Keep runners moving through and out of the finish line area. Must be able to stand and also stay for duration of shift.

Location

Finish Line (Union Ave. adjacent to AutoZone Park)

Finish Line: Finish Photos

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

December 6, 2025

Details

Assist official photographer with the participant step-and-repeat finish photos. Keep runners moving through and out of the finish line and photo area. Must be able to stand for and also stay for duration of shift.

Location

Finish Line (Union Ave. adjacent to AutoZone Park)

Finish Festival: Participant Experience

Race Day Volunteer Check-In

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

December 6, 2025

Details

Assist with checking-in Race Day volunteers, distributing volunteer shirts, and providing directions to volunteer area locations. May be designated to escort volunteers to their task area. Must be friendly, assertive and able to stand and also stay for duration of shift.

Location

AutoZone Park, 200 Union Ave, Memphis; inside Plaza area

Race Day Information Booth

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

December 6, 2025

Details

Provide welcoming atmosphere with a friendly smile and be a source of information and directions to race participants and spectators. Share information about Race Day. Must be able to stand and also stay for duration of shift. Virtual training session will occur prior to Race Day.

Location

AutoZone Park Plaza, 200 Union Ave., Memphis

Race Day T-Shirt Exchange

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

December 6, 2025

Details

Assist race participants with exchange of their race shirt for a different size, if available. Must be able to stand and also stay for duration of shift.

Location

AutoZone Park Plaza, 200 Union Ave., Memphis

Resources Needed

Tables - 1 - 2

Finish Festival: Village Volunteer

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

December 6, 2025

Details

This area will be the site of food trucks and photo opportunities, as well as the location where runners will reunite with family and friends after the race. Volunteers will assist with navigation, photo taking and ensuring the area is clean and tidy. Must be able to stand/walk and also stay for duration of the shift.

Location

AutoZone Park, 200 Union Ave

Finish Festival: Finisher Bell Photo Taker

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

December 6, 2025

Details

Congratulate finishers with enthusiasm and assist as they take pictures with the finisher bell. Must be able to stand and also stay for duration of shift.

Location

AutoZone Park, 200 Union Ave., Memphis

Race Day General Volunteer

You must be 14 or older to volunteer for this task.

December 6, 2025

Details

General volunteers are needed in various positions onsite on Race Day. Assignment will be made at the Volunteer Check-In tent in the AutoZone Park Plaza. Must be able to walk and/or stand and also stay for duration of shift.

Location

AutoZone Park, 200 Union Ave., Memphis

St. Jude Heroes Race Day Hospitality: Table Busser

You must be 14 or older to volunteer for this task.

December 6, 2025

Details

Assist event staff by cleaning up tables, re-stocking and keeping the St. Jude Heroes hospitality area neat and tidy. Must be able to stand and also stay for duration of shift.

Location

AutoZone Park, 200 Union Ave., Memphis

Pasta Party

Pasta Party - Assistant

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

December 5, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Greet St. Jude Heroes and their guests and help them find their assigned table. Assist with flow through the buffet and seating areas. Must be able to stand and also stay for duration of shift.

Location

Renasant Convention Center, 255 N. Main St., Memphis

Pasta Party - Check In

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

December 5, 2025

Details

Welcome St. Jude Heroes and their guests to the Pasta Party and scan wristbands for allowed admittance. Must be able to stand and also stay for duration of shift.

Location

Renasant Convention Center, 255 N. Main St., Memphis

Finish Festival: Food & Beverages

Beer Distribution (AutoZone Park); Must have ABC Card to serve in this role.

You must be 21 or older to volunteer for this task.

December 6, 2025

Details

Serve beer to race participants who show the appropriate wristband indicating they are 21 years of age or older. Volunteers who serve beer must present their ABC Card to the volunteer management team upon check-in. Must be able to stand and also stay for duration of shift.

Location

AutoZone Park, 200 Union Ave., Memphis

Coffee Distribution (AutoZone Park)

You must be 12 or older to volunteer for this task.

December 6, 2025

Details

Distribute coffee to race participants. Volunteers under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Must be able to stand and also stay for duration of shift.

Location

AutoZone Park, 200 Union Ave., Memphis

Gatorade/Soda Distribution (AutoZone Park)

You must be 12 or older to volunteer for this task.

December 6, 2025

Details

Distribute Gatorade and soda to race finishers. Volunteers under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Must be able to stand also stay for duration of shift.

Location

AutoZone Park, 200 Union Ave., Memphis

Soup Distribution (AutoZone Park)

You must be 12 or older to volunteer for this task.

December 6, 2025

Details

Distribute soup to race participants. Volunteers under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Must be able to stand and also stay for duration of shift.

Location

AutoZone Park, 200 Union Ave., Memphis

Pizza Distribution (AutoZone Park) PASSWORD PROTECTED FOR A SPECIFIC GROUP

You must be 12 or older to volunteer for this task.

December 6, 2025

Details

This entire area will be covered by Brandon Smith's group. Distribute pizza to race participants. Volunteers under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Must be able to stand and also stay for duration of shift.

Location

AutoZone Park, 200 Union Ave., Memphis

Afternoon Food Distribution (AutoZone Park)

You must be 12 or older to volunteer for this task.

December 6, 2025

Details

Distribute food inside AutoZone Park to race participants who finish later in the afternoon. Volunteers under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Must be able to stand for duration of shift.

Location

AutoZone Park, 200 Union Ave., Memphis

Kids' Fun Run

Course Marshals: Kids' Fun Run

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

December 6, 2025

Details

Help to ensure kids and their adult companion stay on-course and follow turns at key intersections. Volunteers will be assigned to a specific location on the Kids' Fun Run course. Must be friendly, firm, enthusiastic and able to stand and also stay for duration of shift.

Location

Assigned location on course.

Start Line Corrals & Water Station - Kids' Fun Run

You must be 16 or older to volunteer for this task.

December 6, 2025

Details

Help usher kids and their adult companion into the Kids' Fun Run start corral. Assist with distribution of water from the start line water station prior to the start of the run. Assist race management staff by keeping participants moving through the start line in an orderly and safe fashion. Must be friendly, firm, enthusiastic and able to stand and also stay for duration of shift.

Location

Kids' Fun Run Start Line (B.B. King Blvd. & Madison Ave.)

Finish Line: Kids' Fun Run Reunification Area

You must be 18 or older to volunteer for this task.

December 6, 2025

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Escort kids who cross the finish line without their adult companion to the reunification area until their adult companion (with the same bib number) crosses the finish line to reunite with them. Event staff will manage the release of unaccompanied kids to their adult companion.

Location

Finish Line (Union Ave. adjacent to AutoZone Park).

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