Gum Tree 10K and 2K
10k or 2k options. Walk or run our great course and support Tupelo-Lee Humane Society. It is
recognized by Runner’s World and Running Times
magazines.
The Gum Tree Run, directed by the Tupelo
Running Club, is Mississippi’s largest 10K. Runners will be coming from all over the world to
participate in this classic as they have for 30 years. Gum Tree 2021 has our traditional fast, flat USATF
certified course (MS96-002-RH), with excellent traffic
control and experienced teams of organizers that will
make this weekend one of great fun. Runner’s World
has even named it Mississippi’s best and one of the
top 75 runs in the nation.
07/22/2024
Any teachers out there!?! Fleet Feet Tupelo has some love to share with you this week!!
Teaching is a Work of Heart 💙📚 TAG YOUR FAVORITE TEACHER!!!!
07/17/2024
It’s hot. Run at night! Join us at Ballard Park Friday, July 26!
https://runsignup.com/Race/MS/Tupelo/NIGHTCRAWLER5K?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3NunnTgFys3G4SvPv96IiuQBXw2W3njcoZALZUHXxAuz7D3G4b2zOAzsA_aem_QcDKH5hWb7zSZopQKvZSKQ
THE NIGHTCRAWLER 5K THE NIGHTCRAWLER 5K is on Friday July 26, 2024.
Tupelo Running Club has their annual July 4 Green Street Mile happening THIS THURSDAY! 6am registration. 7am start. In person registration only and get there early if you want a tank top!
06/05/2024
Today is Global Running Day! Did you already participate with an early morning jog? Maybe gonna squeeze in a lunch run? A few miles this evening? It’d be a good day to make plans for a race!! Running with the King 5k is this Saturday Tupelo Elvis Festival? Or a bit of a challenge with Tupelo Marathon & 14.2 Miler!
FREE 5k Tuesday, June 4 @ Fleet Feet Tupelo to celebrate ! Brooks Running is providing door prizes! Mark your calendars!
06/01/2024
1 week until Running With The King!!! Ya’ll get registered!! Tupelo Elvis Festival
Have Ya’ll seen this fun family event that’s happening Tupelo Parks and Recreation @ Ballard Park!?! Just a couple weeks away! Food, bikes, glow stuff, all sorts of things!!for more info call 662-841-6440!
05/29/2024
Calling 8-10year olds (parents/guardians) Tupelo Police Department has something really cool this summer!
Chief’s Camp will be June 24th-28th for kids 8-10 years old! Chief’s Camp is a fun, and educational camp. Your kids will learn valuable life skills and be mentored by our officers! Get your application by email or pick one up at the Tupelo Police Department. 🚔👮🏻♂️👮🏾☀️
05/27/2024
Coming in just a few weeks! Running with The King 5k!!!
https://www.tupeloelvisfestival.com/running-with-the-king-5k?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR29tN2cb9UTgbULZAqc15AppxBqizNRMbKXFRrLty_WOwpgf2Gh_QLKl38_aem_Ac0Pu7IXxwx9QC5k8bJaouZducTw710seU3K_aqOYEadvJvil1kRf8TL7U3N8OEToM--WDlDdXBlprnmqa2OV95W
Check out this video from Black Bird Productions from this year’s run!
Happy Mother’s Day to all our running Moms & moms that support runners! Aren’t all moms runners though? You ever seen a mom take off after a child running somewhere it shouldn’t!?! 😀
05/11/2024
Results are available online! Thank you again to all you runners and our 2024 sponsors! See ya’ll the Second Saturday of May 2025!
Did you know it takes around 150 volunteers to execute Gum Tree 10k and 2k fun runs!?! From stuffing packets to distributing packets to setting up, course marshaling and breaking down and cleaning up. And that doesn’t even include all the help we get from Tupelo Police Department, City of Tupelo Public Works Department & My Tupelo! Tupelo makes this race happen and we are grateful!
2k runners are lovin today!!
Gum Tree 10K and 2K runners are on course!
05/11/2024
Lace up your sneakers or set up your lawn chairs cause it’s the Second Saturday in May which means the Tupelo Tradition of Gum Tree 10k has arrived!
05/10/2024
Our sponsors make it so that we can afford to keep putting on this race year after year. Notice these are all local businesses, employing your neighbors & friends! Local keeps local traditions going! That’s a main driver behind the Tupelo Tradition of Gum Tree 10k being run since 1976! Support those who support their community!
05/10/2024
It’s Fri-YAY!!!! That means 1 day to race day, packet pick up for those that have registered and 1 more day to register!!
https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/MS/Tupelo/GumTree10kand2k
05/09/2024
Hey runners….and even better the friends and families… Crave has moved and is right next to Fairpark and will be open with breakfast goodies & coffee!!! 🙌🏼👏🏼🙌🏼
Opening at 7:30AM to cheer you on this Saturday! Starting off with all your breakfast favorites. Join us at our new location by Fairpark!!🏃🏽♀️➡️☕️🏃🏾
05/09/2024
Tupelo Coca-Cola has been supplying Gum Tree 10K and 2K with post race refreshments for over 2 decades! Several of their employees run the 10k too!! Who doesn’t love a good cold Coca-Cola after a long run (sometimes during an extra long run!!)!?!
It's National Have A Coke Day. Enjoy a bottle today!
Here's the 138 year-old story of how Coca-Cola became the world's favorite beverage: https://www.coca-colacompany.com/about-us/history/the-birth-of-a-refreshing-idea?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2Xmm4WgiSL9vAxmefwROda_qawiqJ_WRZZEI4vlT2fjM_5LDxt4UYlVjY_aem_AcJ0S1QlTzXm2xY4KdUORjtQxNz04gzm3h5R5KcrY1P9RQq4XWI_WDwDj3QE4KKvaJviKitwM6dSYzp2n2yZIELv
05/09/2024
Last day to register before cost increase! The weather will cooperate. Register today!
https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/MS/Tupelo/GumTree10kand2k
05/08/2024
Reminder of the temporary road closure for Gum Tree 10K and 2K this Saturday (5/11).
05/08/2024
Wait! What? The run is THIS Saturday!?! Yes, yes it is. 2nd Saturday of May for 48 years! You can still register! Or volunteer!
https://runsignup.com/Race/MS/Tupelo/GumTree10kand2k
05/07/2024
For local runners that have seen this construction and wondered about the 10k course…we’re still running! City of Tupelo - Mayor's Office, My Tupelo, City of Tupelo Public Works Department & Tupelo Police Department have worked together with us to ensure safe passage of this area on Saturday for all runners by temporarily closing a section of McCullough from Mt. Vernon to Front St. from 8-11am. We do so appreciate how much our city supports the Tupelo Tradition that is Gum Tree 10k.
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05/07/2024
Ya'll starting to cut it close! Don't wait until the last minute. It just stresses you out. You don't need the added pressure.
https://runsignup.com/Race/MS/Tupelo/GumTree10kand2k
05/06/2024
Make your Monday blues brighter by booking your Saturday morning plans to run a fun 10k or 2k with your friends!!! Not much for running? You can volunteer too!! Register for either on our site!
https://runsignup.com/Race/MS/Tupelo/GumTree10kand2k
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