Lane Purser Memorial Road Race Series
Sunday, July 12, 2026
Memphis, Tennessee
The Experience
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.
Race Details
Race Day
Sunday, July 12, 2026 · 11/1/2026 07:00
Start Location
Memphis, Memphis, TN 38187
Course
Loop
Also Offers
Registration
Register online — $25
Race Website
Official race information
Race Performance
2:15:16
10:20/mi pace
1:14:06
5:39/mi pace
399
47% female · 53% male
7 states
Avg age: 46
Finish Time Distribution (2025)
1:54:00
Top 25%
2:46:31
Top 75%
Historical Weather
☀
Avg High
89°F
☽
Avg Low
73°F
☂
Precip
0.11 in
🍃
Wind
9.3 mph
More races in Tennessee
The Experience
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.
Race Details
Race Day
Sunday, July 12, 2026 · 11/1/2026 07:00
Start Location
Memphis, Memphis, TN 38187
Course
Loop
Also Offers
Registration
Register online — $25
Race Website
Official race information
Race Performance
2:15:16
10:20/mi pace
1:14:06
5:39/mi pace
399
47% female · 53% male
7 states
Avg age: 46
Finish Time Distribution (2025)
1:54:00
Top 25%
2:46:31
Top 75%