Sun, Jul 12, 2026

Lane Purser Memorial Road Race Series

Memphis, TN

Registration openAnnual since at least 2022
5K5 Miles10K10 MilesHalf Marathon

Lane Purser Memorial Road Race Series 2026 Results

Going by the 2026 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K Results · 2026

735finishers
16:50winner
31:43median
57:41cutoff

Top 3: Declan Murphy (16:50) · James Murphy (16:51) · Lance Fleming (17:19)

5 Miles Results · 2026

692finishers
27:34winner
53:35median
1:30:35cutoff

Top 3: Javier Abreu (27:34) · Dustin Rutter (28:40) · Lance Fleming (28:50)

10K Results · 2026

591finishers
34:27winner
1:08:41median
2:24:02cutoff

Top 3: Javier Abreu (34:27) · Dustin Rutter (35:38) · Doug Earthman (36:42)

10 Miles Results · 2025

456finishers
56:02winner
1:45:39median
3:02:50cutoff

Top 3: Peter Reed (56:02) · Brett Olson (56:52) · Francisco Abreu (57:39)

Half Marathon Results · 2025

399finishers
1:14:06winner
2:15:16median
3:57:59cutoff

Top 3: Francisco Abreu (1:14:06) · Quinn Kahsay (1:18:26) · William Calkins (1:18:43)

The Lane Purser Memorial Road Race Series has been held every year since at least 2022. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.

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Distances & Start Times

Full Series for MRTC Members7/12/2026 07:00$110
Full Series for Non-MRTC Members7/12/2026 07:00$135
Mini-Series (1st 6 races of the Road Race Series for kids aged 12 and under)7/12/2026 07:00$65
3.1 Miles7/12/2026 07:00$25
3.1 Miles7/26/2026 07:00$25
5 Miles8/9/2026 07:00$25
5 Miles8/23/2026 07:00$25
6.2 Miles9/13/2026 07:00$25
6.2 Miles9/20/2026 07:00$25
10 Miles10/4/2026 07:00$25
10 Miles10/18/2026 07:00$25
13.1 Miles11/1/2026 07:00$25

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Common Questions About the Lane Purser Memorial Road Race Series

Will I finish last at the Lane Purser Memorial Road Race Series?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 31:43, and the last recorded finisher came in around 57:41, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Lane Purser Memorial Road Race Series a good first 3.1 Miles?

A field of 735 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Lane Purser Memorial Road Race Series?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 16:50 while the median finisher took 31:43. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

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