Lane Purser Memorial Road Race Series
- Date
- July 12 – November 14, 2026
- Location
- Memphis, Memphis, TN
- Distance
- 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) & more
From the 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:
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Two 5ks in July, Cancer Survivors Park
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Two 5 Milers in August, WJ Freeman Park
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Two 10ks in September, Shelby Farms Park
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Two 10 Milers in October, Meeman Shelby Forest State Park
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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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
92°
Typical Low
74°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Memphis Intl Ap, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Memphis, TN
Population
629,063
as of 2023
Elevation
248 ft
Nearest Airport
MEM
Memphis International Airport · 8 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- Lane Purser Memorial Road Race Series
- Date
- July 12 – November 14, 2026
- Location
- Memphis, Memphis, TN
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Lane Purser Memorial Road Race Series?
- Lane Purser Memorial Road Race Series is a running race held in Memphis, Tennessee on July 12, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Lane Purser Memorial Road Race Series?
- Sunday, July 12, 2026 in Memphis, Tennessee at Memphis, Memphis, TN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Lane Purser Memorial Road Race Series?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Lane Purser Memorial Road Race Series
Jul 12, 2026