Lane Purser Memorial Road Race Series
About the Event
2026 Lane Purser Memorial Road Race Series
Presented by the Memphis Runners Track ClubJoin 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.
Join fellow runners on July 12, 2026 for the Lane Purser Memorial Road Race Series. It's a fantastic 5K, 8K, 10K, 16.1K, Half-Marathon featuring a flat and fast course in Memphis.
Races Offered
Running
1st 5k
The 5Ks are located at Audubon Park near the Cancer Memorial on Perkins. There is plenty of parking on the grass north of the Botanic Gardens off Cherry Rd. You may also park in the field located at the northeast corner of Audubon Park (intersection of Southern and Perkins extended). Please look to the volunteers in the Hi Viz vests to assist you. Please do not park on the grass at Theatre Memphis.
2nd 5k
The 5Ks are located at Audubon Park near the Cancer Memorial on Perkins. There is plenty of parking on the grass north of the Botanic Gardens off Cherry Rd. You may also park in the field located at the northeast corner of Audubon Park (intersection of Southern and Perkins extended). Please look to the volunteers in the Hi Viz vests to assist you. Please do not park on the grass at Theatre Memphis.
1st 5 Miler
The 5 Milers are located at WJ Freeman Park in Bartlett (closest major intersection is Bartlett Blvd. & Stage Rd.) with the Start Line on Bartlett Blvd. The course winds through the nearby Bartlett neighborhoods and finishes within the Park. There is parking within the Park if you arrive early enough; however, runners also park along the side streets.
2nd 5 Miler
The 5 Milers are located at WJ Freeman Park in Bartlett (closest major intersection is Bartlett Blvd. & Stage Rd.) with the Start Line on Bartlett Blvd. The course winds through the nearby Bartlett neighborhoods and finishes within the Park. There is parking within the Park if you arrive early enough; however, runners also park along the side streets.
1st 10k
The 10Ks are located at beautiful Shelby Farms Park, which is centrally located at the intersection of Farm Rd. & Walnut Grove Rd. The Start and Finish Lines are located near the horse stables at gate 10 off of Mullins Station Road. Parking is ample, but please do not park in the horse stables parking lot. Parking will be in the grassy area inside gate 10 which provides plenty of parking close to the start and finish lines.
2nd 10k
The 10Ks are located at beautiful Shelby Farms Park, which is centrally located at the intersection of Farm Rd. & Walnut Grove Rd. The Start and Finish Lines are located near the horse stables at gate 10 off of Mullins Station Road. Parking is ample, but please do not park in the horse stables parking lot. Parking will be in the grassy area inside gate 10 which provides plenty of parking close to the start and finish lines.
1st 10 Miler
Arguably everyone's favorite races are located at Shelby Forest State Park in northern Shelby County. Allow yourself at least one hour and 15 minutes drive time as it takes that extra 15 minutes once you get near the park, to drive to shelter six, find parking, and make it to the start line on time. Carpooling is strongly recommended for runners and volunteers.
2nd 10 Miler
Arguably everyone's favorite races are located at Shelby Forest State Park in northern Shelby County. Allow yourself at least one hour and 15 minutes drive time as it takes that extra 15 minutes once you get near the park, to drive to shelter six, find parking, and make it to the start line on time. Carpooling is strongly recommended for runners and volunteers.
1st Half Marathon
Downtown Memphis course that will take you across the Mississippi River's longest public pedestrian bridge. The start will be on Channel 3 Drive near Martyr's Park. Please allow at least 10 minutes for parking.
About Memphis
Lane Purser Memorial Road Race Series takes place in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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