Lane Purser Memorial Road Race Series 2026 — Memphis, TN

Date
July 12, 2026
Location
Memphis, TN
Venue
Memphis
Start Time
7:00 AM
Entry Fee
$25.00 – $135.00
Events
Full Series for MRTC Members, Full Series for Non-MRTC Members, Mini-Series (1st 6 races of the Road Race Series for kids aged 12 and under), 1st 5k, 2nd 5k, 1st 5 Miler
Includes
Long Sleeve Tech Shirt
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The Lane Purser Memorial Road Race Series in Memphis starts at 7:00 AM, giving traveling runners time to arrive the evening before or early morning. The July event offers multiple distance options: a 1-mile run, 5-mile, 6.2-mile, 10-mile, and half marathon, accommodating different fitness levels and training goals. Entry fees range from $25 to $135 depending on distance and registration timing. Whether you're targeting a longer aerobic effort or testing speed over a shorter course, this series provides variety within a single event. Plan to book lodging within Memphis to access the 7:00 AM start comfortably.

From the Race Organizer
2026 Lane Purser Memorial Road Race Series Presented by the Memphis Runners Track Club Join us for the 44th annual Road Race Series! The Road Race Series is: Two 5ks in July, Cancer Survivors Park Two 5 Milers in August, WJ Freeman Park Two 10ks in September, Shelby Farms Park Two 10 Milers in October, Meeman Shelby Forest State Park Two Half Marathons, Martyrs Park Click HERE for specifics on race dates and locations. All of the races take place on Sunday mornings with a start time of 7:00 AM with the exception of our 2nd Half Marathon (& Big River Crossing), which will be on a Saturday at 8:30 AM. Packet Pick-Up: Full series registrants who register by June 19th will have their race bib and timing chip mailed directly to them before the series begins. June 19th is also the deadline to receive a personalized race bib. We will not mail these out until June 27th. If you miss the June 19th mail out deadline, the in-person packet pick-up will be at Fleet Feet Memphis on July 11th from 10:30 AM–2:30 PM. Race morning pick-up will be available at each event.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Lane Purser Memorial Road Race Series 2026 — Memphis, TN?

Lane Purser Memorial Road Race Series 2026 — Memphis, TN takes place on July 12, 2026. The race is held in Memphis, Tennessee.

Where is Lane Purser Memorial Road Race Series 2026 — Memphis, TN held?

Lane Purser Memorial Road Race Series 2026 — Memphis, TN is held at Memphis in Memphis, Tennessee.

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