Memphis In May Triathlon
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Event overview
The Memphis In May Triathlon Weekend takes place at Shelby Farms Park in Memphis, Tennessee on May 9, 2026. The swim venue is Hyde Lake and the bike and run courses use roads and paved trails in and around Shelby Farms. The event returns to Shelby Farms after previously being held at Edmond Orgill Park in Millington, Tennessee since 1991. Participants receive a 2026 custom T-shirt, a finishers medal, and post-race lunch.
Race formats and distances
- Olympic Triathlon: 1500 m swim / 24.9 mi bike / 6.2 mi run
- Sprint Triathlon: 750 m swim / 11.5 mi bike / 3.0 mi run
- Aquabike: Swim and bike offered for both Olympic and Sprint distances
Relay teams are permitted in female, male, and mixed categories with 2- or 3-person teams.
Packet pick-up and race-day services
Packet pick-up is scheduled on the days before and the day of the race, with one pickup location listed at Bikes Plus in Bartlett, TN and additional pickup at the race venue. Pre-race events include a course preview and a swim-focused clinic the day before the race. Race-day procedures include transition area access, chip pick-up, and body marking instructions. Course maps for swim, bike, and run are provided by the organizers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
