Gum Tree 10k – Tupelo, MS 2026

Date
May 9, 2026
Location
Tupelo, MS
Venue
Fairpark
Start Time
7:30 AM
Entry Fee
$20.00 – $50.00
Events
10K Run, 10K Self-propelled Wheelchair, Strutt Your Mutt Fun Run (untimed)
Includes
T-Shirt
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The Gum Tree 10K starts at 7:30 AM on May 9, 2026, so plan your arrival in Tupelo the night before to avoid early-morning stress. The race is held at Fairpark and offers two distances: a standard 10K and a 2K option, with both running and wheelchair divisions available. Entry fees range from $20 to $50 depending on registration timing and category. This setup makes the event accessible for various fitness levels and abilities. If you're traveling for the race, book lodging near Fairpark in downtown Tupelo to minimize your commute on race morning.

From the Race Organizer
Second Saturday in May in Tupelo can only mean... Gum Tree 10K 7:30am start! Started in 1976 as an out and back challenge on the Natchez Trace Parkway the second Saturday in May has become a Tupelo tradition entering it's 3rd generation! Bring your friendly, leashed, vaccinated dogs and register to run with them in the new Strut Your Mutt Fun Run! Stay after the race with your family and friends and enjoy the Mississippi Market bringing over 50 art and craft vendors and food trucks right to Fairpark! Come celebrate 50 years of running Tupelo! **Proceeds from this race benefit Hunger Coalition of NE MS & Tupelo Lee Humane Society **

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Gum Tree 10k – Tupelo, MS 2026?

Gum Tree 10k – Tupelo, MS 2026 takes place on May 9, 2026. The race is held in Tupelo, Mississippi.

Where is Gum Tree 10k – Tupelo, MS 2026 held?

Gum Tree 10k – Tupelo, MS 2026 is held at Fairpark in Tupelo, Mississippi.

Where can I find hotels near Gum Tree 10k – Tupelo, MS 2026?

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