Memphis In May Triathlon Weekend
About this race
The 2026 Memphis in May Triathlon and AquaBike Division.
On Saturday, May 9, 2026 The Memphis In May Olympic Triathlon will be held at again at Shelby Farms Park. The 1.5K Swim will take place in Hyde Lake, The 40K Bike Route will take you around the park and the surrounding area. The 10K Run will be on several of Shelby Farms paved trails. The Memphis In May Triathlon packet pick up and all of the festivities will be at Shelby Farms Hyde Lake. The AquaBike will be available for both the Olympic and Sprint Races. You can swim and bike, then your race finishes in the transition area after after you cross the bike -in timing mat entering the transition area.
Racers receive the 2026 Custom T shirt , Finishers Medal, and post race lunch.
The 43rd Annual Memphis In May Olympic Triathlon would like to thank Edmond Orgill Park in Millington, TN for many fond memories of the races and the participants who have shared their time with us. The Memphis In May Olympic Triathlon was first introduced to Edmond Orgill Park in 1991, and has had the privilege to host many dedicated triathletes over the years. With the likes of Todd Jacobs, Timothy Deboom, Julie Moss, Mike Pigg, Natasha Badmann, Michelle Jones, Andy Potts, and many other professionals, and age groupers like 5 time USA Triathlon Triathlete of the year, Kirsten Sass, who have made The Memphis In May Olympic Triathlon rich in history. Shelby Farms, our new home, also hosted the IM Memphis 70.3.
The Memphis In May Olympic Triathlon Saturday May 9, 2026 and consists of .93 Mile Swim, 24.9 Mile Bike and 10.2 Mile Run. The Memphis in May Sprint Triathlon Saturday May 9, 2025 is a sprint triathlon that consists of a 750 meter swim 11.5 mile bike, and a 3 mile run. This event is a great way to get started in the sport of triathlon with its association with the Memphis In May Olympic Triathlon and the Memphis in May Triathlon Weekend.
Relay teams are welcome; Female, Male and Mixed. 2 and 3 person teams.
Discounts will show up at the end of registration process.
Friday May 8th , 3:30-5:30 p.m. Packet pickup at race venue.... 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - “Olympic and Sprint Course Preview” & Ask the Experts with Dale Sanford, USAT Certified Coach with BPC Performance, has raced The Memphis in May Triathlon several times- making the ideal person for to ask for tips!, 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - “Tips for Improving Your Time and Experience on the Swim” Classroom & Swimming the marked-race course.
Pick your distance
Triathlon
Memphis In May Olympic Triathlon Swim-1.5K, Bike-40K, Run-10K
This event is for individual competition, not for relay team registration
Memphis In May Sprint Triathlon Swim-750m, Bike-13mi, Run-3mi
. This event is for individual competition, not for relay team registration
Memphis In May Sprint Triathlon Athena / Clydesdale Division
The Athena division is a Female that is 165 pounds or over, The Clydesdale Division is a male that is 220 pounds or over.
Memphis In May Olympic Triathlon Athena / Clydesdale Division
A Athena Triathlete is a Female that is 165 pounds or over. A Clydesdale Triathlete is a Male that is 220 pounds or over.
Memphis In May Olympic Triathlon Swim-1.5K, Bike-40K, Run-10K (Relay Team Captain - creates team)
Memphis In May Olympic Triathlon Swim-1.5K, Bike-40K, Run-10K (Relay Team Member - joins team)
This event is for Relay team members only (Must have at least (2) members) You can create a team or join an existing team.
Memphis In May Sprint Triathlon Swim-750m, Bike-13mi, Run-3.1mi (Relay Team Captain - creates team )
Memphis In May Sprint Triathlon Swim-750m, Bike-13m, Run-3.1m (Relay Team Member - joins team)
This event is for Relay team members only (Must have at least (2) members) You can create a team or join an existing team.
Aquabike
Memphis In May Olympic AquaBike - Swim-1.5K, Bike-40K
Memphis In May Sprint AquaBike - Swim-750m, Bike-13mi
Typical race-day weather
Based on 11 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Memphis, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:00 AM and sets at 7:52 PM local time (CDT) in Memphis on May 9, 2026 — 13h 51m of daylight.
Course
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- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 78 Memphis events
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