Tupelo, MS | Sunday, September 6, 2026Registration Open
Trample the Weak and Hurdle the Dead at the 2026 Tupelo Marathon and 14er. The marathon course is an out and back on beautiful rolling country roads. Mississippi's only 14er is a 14.2 mile run along the same route that splits from the marathon at mile 13. Both races start before sunrise at 5:00am to beat the heat. We will have water stops and a few cheering spectators along the way. Registrants will receive long sleeve race shirt and finishers will receive a medallion. Prizes will be awarded for overall, Masters, Grandmasters, and age group winners. Entries will be capped at 150 for the Marathon and 300 in the 14er. No awards, shirts or medals will be mailed. TIME LIMIT WILL BE IN EFFECT. CLOCKS WILL CEASE TIMING AT 6 HOURS. 1. Refund considerations will be based only if race is cancelled. 2. Age limit 18 years for the Marathon and 16 years for the 14er with parental consent for anyone under 18. 3. Swapping of races is discouraged but if you sign up early and don't wait until the last minute, we might consider it. 4. No carry over of registrations to following year. 5. No transfers of entry to another person. Though it is hard to police this, if caught you will be banned and so will your substitute. POST RACE Join us for post race food, beverages, and fun with friends and fellow runners. Showers will not be available. Boston Qualifier!! Get your BQ in Tupelo! MS23005MS
Available Distances
Awards & Prizes
Awards
MARATHON AWARDS Male Top 3 Overall 1st Masters 1st Grand Masters Top 3 (29 and under) Top 3 (30 - 34) Top 3 (35 - 39) Top 3 (40 - 44) Top 3 (45 - 49) Top 3 (50 - 59) Top 3 (60 and over) Female Top 3 Overall 1st Masters 1st Grand Masters Top 3 (29 and under) Top 3 (30 - 34) Top 3 (35 - 39) Top 3 (40 - 44) Top 3 (45 - 49) Top 3 (50 - 59) Top 3 (60 and over) 14er AWARDS Male Top 3 Overall 1st Masters 1st Grand Masters Top 3 (29 and under) Top 3 (30 - 34) Top 3 (35 - 39) Top 3 (40 - 44) Top 3 (45 -
Participant Giveaway
26.2 Miles: Long Sleeve Shirt
14.2 Miles: Long Sleeve Shirt
Registration & Pricing
Distance
Price
Opens
Closes
26.2 Miles
$70.00
Apr 1
May 18
$100.00
May 18
Aug 3
$125.00
Aug 3
Sep 3
$150.00
Sep 3
Sep 6
14.2 Miles
$50.00
Apr 1
May 18
$75.00
May 18
Aug 3
$100.00
Aug 3
Sep 3
Past Results
2 Miles
Year
Finishers
Median Time
Fastest Time
2025
160
2:23:20
1:22:38
2024
191
2:35:48
1:36:27
2023
179
2:44:34
1:29:42
2022
184
2:42:22
1:41:07
Marathon
Year
Finishers
Median Time
Fastest Time
2025
72
4:01:11
2:39:25
Interested in this race?
$125.00
Sep 3
Sep 6
Packet Pickup
September 5th 1-6 PM 549 Coley Road Tupelo, MS 38801 **Pick up at TENT behind Fashion Apparel and Snap Fitness** (Click Here) for Packet Pickup Location Map Please try to get your packet on Saturday. Please park on the side or down the hill. A friend or relative can pick up for you. Race day pickup will be available under the tent behind Fashion Apparel from 4:00 to 4:45 AM on Sunday. Packets not picked up by race day are considered forfeited and will not be mailed or held for later pick up.
Parking (for packet pick-up and race day)
Marathon participants may park in the IQor parking lot (raised parking lot). The parking lot of Fashion Apparel/Snap Fitness will be reserved for handicap needs and Snap Fitness patrons. Only quick parking during packet pick up on Saturday will be allowed in Fashion Apparel/Snap Fitness parking lot. Please respect these businesses and their clients. All packet pick up and post race festivities will happen in the gravel lot immediately behind Fashion Apparel/Snap Fitness.