As part of St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend presented by Juice Plus and Memphis Runners Track Club, AutoZone Park for the 12th consecutive year will host more than 20,000 runners and walkers for five races benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Ten Memphis Redbirds employees are racing this year, including a five-member team assembled to participate in the Marathon Relay. Training and preparing for the race have been a rewarding and gratifying experience for the runners to benefit Team Ava. Ava is the daughter of an employee of Running Pony, a long-time partner of the Redbirds.

All proceeds from the St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend races benefit the lifesaving research and treatment conducted at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis. For detailed information about race weekend, please visit stjudemarathon.org.

Runners and fans participating in the St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend who are on social media can follow St. Jude (@StJude) and AutoZone Park (@AutoZone_Park) on Twitter. Join the social conversation using #MemphisMarathon and #SJMMW.

We’re so proud of former Redbird Jason Motte and his 2nd annual Strike Out Cancer event in Memphis on Saturday. We had a great time!

(L to R) Sarah Barnes, Kevin Rooney, Erin O’Donnell, Michael Whitty, Jason Motte, Kevin Rooney, Allison Rhoades, Steve Selby

Learn more about the Jason Motte Foundation by clicking here.

Redbirds Operations Coordinator Kevin Rooney (left) dressed up as former Redbirds catcher Rob Johnson (right) in honor of Halloween this year. Despite his honorable mustache, Rooney was unable to win the front office costume contest for that coveted extra vacation day.

Good luck to former Redbirds pitcher Joe Kelly tonight in game one of the NLCS!

The Redbirds front office had a St. Louis Cardinals watch party for game 2 of the NLDS today.

It’s College Colors Day at the Redbirds front office!

BBQ Bobble enjoyed downtown Memphis yesterday for Elvis Week and now wants to see you at the game tonight!

We’ve got a BBQ Bobblehead giveaway for the first 3,000 fans presented by the Memphis Convention and Visitors Bureau! Gates open at 5 PM  on this lovely day for our Coors Light Block Party.

Don’t forget to join the St. Louis Cardinals today at 4 p.m. at Aldo’s Pizza Pies for Facebook Fridays with Fredbird! A limited number of free tickets & items will be given away to lucky fans on a first come, first serve basis. Bring the kids!

Friday, August 16 vs. Omaha Storm Chasers at 7:05 p.m. (gates open at 5:00 p.m.)

• BBQ Bobblehead Giveaway: The first 3,000 fans through the gates will receive a unique BBQ Bobblehead, courtesy of the Memphis Convention and Visitors Bureau.
• Fredbird Appearance: St. Louis Cardinals mascot Fredbird will be invading Memphis to entertain fans and sign autographs at AutoZone Park.
• Bartlett Night At The Ballpark: The Redbirds and Commercial Appeal will be celebrating the city of Bartlett at AutoZone Park. Fans can view the Bartlett Weekly for ticket discounts and register pre-game for a chance to win a big screen TV.
• Jack Clark Autograph Session: Four-time National League All-Star Jack Clark will make a special appearance and sign autographs on the plaza from 5:00-6:30 p.m. at AutoZone Park, presented by the Commercial Appeal.
• Coors Light Block Party: Every Friday, gates open early for a Block Party featuring 16oz. Coors Lights for $2 and live music from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
• Fred’s Family Friday: Fans can save up to $30 on Dugout seats at all Friday Redbirds home games after spending $15 at fred’s Super Dollar. Bring your fred’s Super Dollar store receipt to the Redbirds box office and receive a $5 discount per ticket. (Limit 6 tickets per receipt)

Saturday, August 17 vs. Omaha Storm Chasers at 6:05 p.m. (gates open at 5:00 p.m.)

• FedEx Racing Night & Fireworks: NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin’s #11 racecar will be at the ballpark to deliver a commemorative game ball. The final fireworks extravaganza of the 2013 season will follow the action on the field, courtesy of FedEx Racing.
• Fredbird Appearance: St. Louis Cardinals mascot Fredbird will be invading Memphis to entertain fans and sign autographs at AutoZone Park.
• Signature Saturday: Select Redbird players will sign autographs in the plaza from 5:00-5:30 p.m.

Sunday, August 18 vs. Omaha Storm Chasers at 6:05 p.m. (gates open at 5:00 p.m.)

• Top Prospects Photo Giveaway: The first 1,000 fans will receive a commemorative photo of St. Louis Cardinals top prospects, featuring pitcher Michael Wacha, second baseman Kolten Wong, and outfielder Oscar Taveras, presented by Strayer University.
• Fan Appreciation Night: Fun activities are planned all night long while fans have opportunities to win numerous giveaways every inning, including autographed memorabilia.
• Kids Run The Bases: Kids 12 and under get to take the field after the game and run like the Redbirds, sponsored by TennDent and Shelby County Health Department.

Monday, August 19 vs. Omaha Storm Chasers at 7:05 p.m. (gates open at 6:00 p.m.)

• EAT MOR CHIKIN Monday: Fans can receive $6 off the gameday ticket price at the box office when presenting a Chick-fil-A value meal receipt. (Limit 4 tickets per transaction)
• Malibu Monday: On Mondays at AutoZone Park, fans can purchase a Field Box ticket and a Malibu can cocktail for only $19, or a Club Level ticket and a Malibu can cocktail for only $24.

Tuesday, August 20 vs. Omaha Storm Chasers at 7:02 p.m. (gates open at 6:00 p.m.)

• “Two”-sday: The Redbirds’ regular season home finale will be another exciting “Two”-sday, featuring $2 hot dogs, sodas, and popcorn, 2-for-1 ticket specials at the Box Office, special in-game giveaways, and $2 off Budweiser draft products.