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Lane Purser Memorial Road Race Series

Name: Lane Purser Memorial Road Race Series
Start: 2026-07-12T12:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-11-14T18:00:00.000Z
Location: Memphis, TN

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5K · 5 mi · 10K · 10 mi · Half Marathon

Jul 12, 2026 • 7:00 AM CDTMemphis, Tennessee, US

On our calendar since Mar 2022

Tennessee 5K

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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

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Lane Purser Memorial Road Race Series

Overview

Run Vibes summary

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

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