Memphis In May Triathlon Weekend

 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.

Thursday May 7th, 2026 - 3:30 p.m. -6:00 p.m. Packet Pickup and Registration Located at Bike Plus 7124 Stage Rd #115, Bartlett, TN 38133

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.

Inclement Weather Policy

Race will be delayed for lightning /bad weather but not canceled.

If you are on course, and a storm comes up, do what you think is best for your safety, unless directed differently by a race official or law enforcement.

Safety is our number 1 priority.

 

MIM Olympic Course Review

Saturday, May 10, 2025

MIM Olympic Swim Course 1500 Meters

The swim starts and swim finishes are located behind the stage on the north side of Hyde Lake: the transition area is in front of the stage.  The swimmers will line up in numeric order starting on the east side of the stage and enter the water every three seconds, starting at 6:30 am.  The swimmers will take a quick left turn and swim east to make a turn to swim back west.  The swimmers will swim past the islands, keeping the islands to their left. Once past the islands the swimmers will take a right and a right to swim back toward the stage and a last left to get back to the transition.

MIM 1.5K Swim Course

 

MIM Olympic Bike Course 40K

MIM 40K Bike

 

 MIM Olympic Run Course 10K

Once you rack your bike or make your relay exchange you will run toward the east end of the transition area to get on the path that will take you around Hyde Lake in a counter clock-wise direction, once past the FedEx Convention Center and Coastal Fish continue around the lake toward the transition area,  Turn right at the run sign to take you away from the lake and another right to take to Great View Dr. next to the Fed Ex Center.  You will then cross Great View Dr. to get on a paved path and run up to Great View Dr.  Cross Great View Dr, where you will take a left on a paved path, run Parallel to Great View Dr. and take a right turn on The Chickasaw Trail that leads you toward Pine Lake.  Run the Chickasaw Trail around the northern part of the park and past Chickasaw Lake and cross Pine Lake Dr, cross over Great View Dr. North and run to the transition area via the paved path next to Great View Dr.  Right on a path across Great View Dr. toward the Fed Ex Convention Center.  Take a right to cross Great View Dr., run past the Fed Ex Convention Center Parking lot and straight to the finish line.

MIM 10K Run

 

MIM SPRINT COURSE REVIEW

Saturday May 11, 2024

Sprint Swim Course 1/3 Mile (586 Yards)

The swim starts and finishes are located behind the stage on the north side of Hyde Lake.  The swimmers will line up in numeric order east of the stage to enter the water and swim an elongated triangle that will keep you in front of the islands.  The swimmers will exit west of the stage.

MIM 1/3 Mile Swim

 

Sprint Bike Course 16.6 miles

 MIM Sprint Bike 16.6 Miles 

Sprint Run Course 3 Miles

After you rack your bike, you will run toward the west exit of the transition and run on the same paved path that you biked out on.  Before you get to Great View Dr you will take a right and run down toward Hyde Lake, you will take a right near the lake and run around the lake counterclockwise.  Run past the stage along the lake and take a right to go uphill to the water stop behind the visitor center.  The 10K runs across the road on the Chickasaw trail, the 3 milers turn left to continue around the lake.  Keep running counterclockwise to the other side of the lake to mile two water stop, keep running along the lake, run past Coastal Fish and the convention center and back to the stage a take a right before the stage and then a left to the finish line.

2024 MIM Sprint 3 mile

 

 

Memphis in May Olympic  & Sprint Triathlons & AquaBike T shirts and Finishers Medal. Plus lunch!

 

Sprint Swim Start Sequence

The following start times and sequence will be the official starting information for the 43rd Annual Memphis In May Triathlon.  All athletes will line up in numerical sequence.  The Sprint Triathlon will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026 .

Age Group, Clydesdale and Athena & Relay Athletes                                   6:45 am Time Trial Start (every 3 seconds)

Age Group, Clydesdale and Athena & Relay Athletes swimmers will be numbered by their sign up date and will enter the water in numerical sequence.

 

Olympic Swim Start Sequence

The following start times and sequence will be the official starting information for the 43rd Annual Memphis In May Triathlon.  All athletes will line up in numerical sequence.  The Olympic Triathlon will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026.

Age Group, Clydesdale and Athena & Relay Athletes                                   6:30 am Time Trial Start (every 3 seconds)

Age Group, Clydesdale and Athena & Relay Athletes swimmers will be numbered by their sign up date and will enter the water in numerical sequence.

 

 

 

 

Memphis in May Triathlon Packet Pick Up

Join us at race site for the Packet pick up for pre-registered triathletes. Course preview and swim clinics. Details in schedule of events.

*** Bring Photo ID - NO ONE else but you can get your packet. Ankle bands with timing chips available race morning for the upcoming race only.  Schedule of packet pick up and events all 2 day

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Memphis in May Triathlon Sports Weekend
2026 Schedule Events 

Thursday, May 7th, 2026

Bikes Plus - 7124 Stage Rd #115, Bartlett, TN 38133 

3:30-6:00pm

 

Friday, May 8th, 2026

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• 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. - Packet Pickup at race site Shelby Farms Hyde Lake visitors center for Memphis in May Sprint and Olympic Triathlons. BRING PHOTO ID!
• 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.
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Saturday , May 9, 2026

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• 5:30 a.m. – 6:00 a.m. Packet pick up, BRING PHOTO ID; Transition area open, chip pick up, swim warm up. Body mark at home: with black permanent marker write your race number right and left upper arm, right and left outer thigh, back of either calf your age as of Dec. 31, 2025. 
• 6:30 a.m. 41st  Memphis in May Olympic Triathlon – Time Trial Start every 3 seconds. Memphis in May Sprint Triathlon to follow.
• 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. - Post-race food and Flat Hat Beer
• 11:00 a.m. – Presentation of Memphis in May Triathlon Awards.

Commonly Violated Rules & Penalties

Please Distribute to all athletes

1.      Helmets:
Only helmets approved by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) may be used in USAT-sanctioned events. Helmets must be worn at all times while on your bike. This means before, during, and after the event.

2.      Chin Straps:
Chin straps must be fastened and fit properly when the athlete is in possession of the bicycle, which means from the time they remove the bike from the rack at the start of the bike leg until after they have placed their bike on the rack at the finish of the bike leg. DO NOT unbuckle your chin strap unless you are off your bicycle AND it is properly racked. 

If a participant moves the bike off the course for any reason, the participant may not unfasten or remove the helmet until after the athlete has moved outside the boundary of the bike course route and has dismounted the bike; and the athlete must fasten the helmet securely on the head before returning onto the bike course or before remounting the bike.

3.      Unauthorized Assistance:
No assistance other than that offered by race staff (including volunteers), medical officials and active participants may be used. A participant shall not physically assist the forward progress of another participant on any part of the course.

4.      Transition Area: 

All equipment must be placed in the properly designated and individually assigned bike corral. All participants must return their bicycles to an upright position in their designated bicycle corral. No person shall interfere with another participant’s equipment or impede the progress of another participant. All bar ends must be solidly plugged. 

5.      Drafting:
Sprint and Olympic distance races--keep at least five bike lengths (10 meters) of clear space between you and the cyclist in front. If you move into the zone, you must pass within 20 seconds
Longer course races--keep at least six bike lengths (12 meters) of clear space between you and the cyclist in front. If you move into the zone, you must pass within 25 seconds.

Motorized vehicles— The draft zone behind motorcycles shall be 15m long and 35m long for all other motorized vehicles. The front edge of the vehicle defines the start of the draft zone. Athletes must not gain or attempt to gain any unfair advantage from any external vehicle or motorcycle. A maximum of 90 seconds will be allowed to pass through the draft zone of a motorized vehicle of any type.

6.      Position:

Athletes must ride right and only move left to complete a legal pass and must not block athletes attempting a legal pass. An athlete should not attempt to complete a pass unless the athlete is highly confident in their ability to complete the pass in the allotted amount of time. Once an athlete enters the draft zone of another cyclist, there is only one exit: out the front. 
Illegal Pass-- cyclists must pass on the left, not on the right.
Blocking--riding on the left side of the lane without passing anyone and impeding other cyclists attempting to pass.
Overtaken-- Once passed, an athlete must immediately begin dropping back out of the draft zone of the forward athlete before attempting to re-pass. An athlete is deemed to have been passed once the leading edge of the front wheel of the passing bicycle has moved in front of the leading edge of the passing athlete’s bicycle.

7.      Course: 

All competitors are required to follow the prescribed course and to stay within all coned lanes. Cutting the course is an obvious violation, and going outside the course is a safety issue. Cyclists shall not cross a solid yellow center line. Cyclists must always obey all applicable traffic laws.

8.      Unsportsmanlike-Like Conduct: 

Foul, harsh, argumentative, or abusive language or other unsportsmanlike conduct directed at race officials, USA Triathlon officials, volunteers, spectators, or fellow athletes is forbidden. Treat other athletes, officials, volunteers and spectators with respect and courtesy.

9.      Headphones and Communication Devices: 

Participants may carry a phone (such as mounted on bike handlebars or in an armband) but may not use communication devices of any type, including but not limited to cell phones, smartwatches, and two-way radios, in any distractive manner during the competition. A “distractive manner” includes but is not limited to making or receiving phone calls, sending or receiving text messages, playing music, using social media, taking photographs, or using one- or two-way radio communication. 

Do NOT use headphones, headsets, Walkman’s, iPods, mp3 players, or personal audio devices, etc. If a phone has music emitting from it, the phone becomes a personal audio device.  

10.  Race numbers: 

All athletes are required to wear race numbers at all times during the bike and run. Numbers must be clearly visible at all times. Helmet and bicycle stickers, provided by the race director, must be worn and clearly visible. No additional stickers should be worn. Bibs with race numbers should be worn at all times while on the run. Numbers may not be altered in any way that prevents clear identification. DO NOT transfer your number to any other athlete or take a number from an athlete that is not competing. Remove any race number stickers not applicable to the current race.

11.  Wetsuits: 

Each age group participant shall be permitted to wear a wetsuit without penalty in any event sanctioned by USA Triathlon up to and including a water temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit. When the water temperature is greater than 78 degrees but less than 84 degrees Fahrenheit, age group participants may wear a wetsuit at their own discretion, provided, however that participants who wears a wetsuit within such temperature range shall not be eligible for prizes or awards. Above 84 degrees, wetsuits are prohibited.

12.  Abandonment: 

All personal equipment and belongings taken out onto the course must stay on the athlete the entire time. No garbage, clothing, etc. shall be thrown on the course.

13.  Forward Progress:

An athlete is not permitted to make any forward progress without the bicycle and all its component parts. If a bicycle is rendered inoperable, a participant may proceed on the cycling course, running or walking, while pushing or carrying the bicycle, so long as the bicycle is pushed or carried in a manner not to obstruct or impede the progress of other participants. 

14.  Running Conduct:

An athlete may not crawl. Athletes may not be accompanied by non-competing athletes. No non-competing athlete is allowed in the finishers chute.

15.   Glass containers and other hazardous items. Glass containers are prohibited and may result in disqualification. Athletes should not wear, use or carry items deemed to be a hazard to oneself or others, e.g., a hard cast, jewelry, glass/metal containers or mirrors (reference to mirrors does not apply for athletes with a medically verified condition)

For a complete list of rules, please refer to the most up to date USA Triathlon Competitive Rules at: http://www.usatriathlon.org/about-multisport/rulebook.aspx

WET SUITS

The following skinsuits and speedsuits are approved by USA Triathlon for use in any water temperature. Please note: These skinsuits have been submitted by manufacturers for approval. This list is not all-inclusive. For questions, please contact rulesandofficials@usat riathlon.org.

2XU Kona Fusion Speed Suit
Aqua Sphere Ironman Skinsuit
Aquaman Insulator
Aquaman Speedsuit
Blueseventy pointzero 3 swimskin
Blueseventy pointzero 3+ swimskin
Blueseventy pz3 swimskin
Blueseventy pz3+ swimskin
Blueseventy pz3TX
Blueseventy pz4TX Swimskin
Camaro Seamless Dynamic Pants
Camaro Seamless Modetec Swim Shorty 0,3
Camaro Seamless Modetec Swim Shorty 0,5
Camaro Seamless Modetec Swimsuit "Dynamic Cut" 0,3
Camaro Seamless Modetec Swimsuit "Dynamic Cut" 0,3
Camaro Seamless Modetec Swimsuit "Dynamic Cut" 0,5
Camaro Seamless Swimsuit "Dynamic Cut"
De Soto 78 Degree Swim Top
De Soto Forza ITU Suit
De Soto Forza Tri Short
De Soto Womens 78 Degree Swim Top
De Soto Womens Forza Tri Short
De Soto Womens Forza Trisuit
Desoto Liftfoil Tri Speedskin
Erox Fish Skin Swimsuit
Erox Turbo Skin Swimsuit
Finis AMPhibian Tech Suit
HUUB  Trisuit
HUUB Swimskin V1
HUUB Swimskin V2
Kiwami Torpedo
Louis Garneau Tiger Shark Suit
Louis Garneau W Tiger Shark Suit
Maystorm Skinsuits
Nineteen Frequency SS
Nineteen Rogue SS Swim Skin
Orca 2010 RS1 Swimskn
Orca RS1 Aero Race suit
Orca RS1 Body Suit
Orca RS1 Killa Race Suit
Pearl izumi Elite  Inrcool Tri Suit
Pearl izumi PRO Tri Aero Suit
Pearl izumi PRO Tri Sprint Suit
Pearl izumi PRO Tri Suit
Pearl izumi W Elite  Inrcool Tri Suit
Pearl izumi W PRO Tri Sprint Suit
Pearl izumi W PRO Tri Suit
Profile Design Mako LS speedsuit
Rocket Science Rocket Skin
ROKA Viper Comp Swimskin
ROKA Viper Elite Swimskin
ROKA Viper Pro Long Swimskin
ROKA Viper Pro Swimskin
ROKA Viper X Swimskin

ROKA Viper X Short Sleeve Swimskin

ROKA Viper Pro Short Sleeve Swimskin
Sailfish Furious
Seamless Swim Shorty
Skinfit Tri Speedsuit II
Skinfit Tri Speedsuit Plasma
Synergy Syn-Skin2
Tri11 SCS Suit
TYR Sayonara
TYR Torque Pro
Xterra Valor Speedsuit
Xterra Velocity 0.02. swimsuit
Xterra Velocity 0.02+. swimsuit
Xterra Velocity 0.02++. swimsuit
Xterra Velocity Red swimsuit
Xterra Velocity-M Speedsuit
Zone3 Swim Skin
Zoot Ultra Speed Suit

 

Click PDF Image Below to View USAT RULES

Water Temperature

Water temperature will be measured race morning, By a USAT Official. Based on previous years there is almost no chance of wet suits being allowed. If the official water temperature is 78 degrees or less wetsuits will be allowed.  Race organizers will not make a wet suit determination until race morning. The swim venue is a small lake and the temperature varies greatly from day-to-day. 

 

 

 

Memphis In May Sprint AquaBike - Swim-750m, Bike-13mi: T-Shirt

Memphis In May Sprint Triathlon Swim-750m, Bike-13mi, Run-3.1mi (Relay Team Captain - creates team ): T-Shirt

Memphis In May Sprint Triathlon Swim-750m, Bike-13m, Run-3.1m (Relay Team Member - joins team): T-Shirt

Memphis In May Sprint Triathlon Athena / Clydesdale Division: T-Shirt

Memphis In May Sprint Triathlon Swim-750m, Bike-13mi, Run-3mi: T-Shirt

Memphis In May Olympic AquaBike - Swim-1.5K, Bike-40K: T-Shirt

Memphis In May Olympic Triathlon Swim-1.5K, Bike-40K, Run-10K (Relay Team Member - joins team): T-Shirt

Memphis In May Olympic Triathlon Athena / Clydesdale Division: T-Shirt

Memphis In May Olympic Triathlon Swim-1.5K, Bike-40K, Run-10K (Relay Team Captain - creates team): T-Shirt

Memphis In May Olympic Triathlon Swim-1.5K, Bike-40K, Run-10K: T-Shirt