The Memphis In May Triathlon (MIM Tri) — set to run for its 40th year — is up for sale.
Race owner and organizer, PR Event Management, made the offer public earlier this month. the event is not part of the Memphis In May International Festival.
The statement says the offer gives “interested and qualified parties the opportunity to acquire the Legacy 40th Memphis in May Olympic and Sprint Triathlons in time for the 2024 season.”
“Since racing my first triathlon in 1984 and race directing the MIM Tri since 1994, I have loved the sport and it is now time to pass the baton” said Pam Routh, co-founder of PR Events, along with Wyndell Robertson. Both serve as race directors for the MIM Tri.
The sale includes:
• Memphis in May Olympic and Sprint Triathlons
• Annie Oakley Buffalo Bill Sprint and Super Sprint Triathlons
• DragonFly Sprint Triathlon
• all race equipment
• bike racks
• a Ford F550 diesel truck
• a 28-foot goose neck enclosed trailer
The MIM Tri was founded in 1983 and has been ”instrumental in shaping the sport of triathlon in the United States,” according to a news release. It won the USA Triathlon (USAT) Triathlon) of the year in 1997.
“The race has seen many professional athletes that have gone on to win some of the largest triathlons in the world,” the statement says. “Peter Reid, Lance Armstrong, Tim Deboom, Andrew Starykowicz, Karen Smyers, and Natasha Badmann have all competed in the Memphis In May Triathlon before and during winning world championships.
“These quality competitors and the thousands of age group competitors have made this event a legacy triathlon.”
The MIM Tri is USAT sanctioned. Permitting for the event is already in process, a potential site has been selected, and ”registration is ready to open as soon as a buyer comes forward.”
For more information, contact Routh at (901) 550-2114 or at pamrunsraces@gmail.com.
