Gum Tree 10k
- Date Sat 10th May 2025
- Time 7:30AM CDT
- Location Tupelo, Mississippi
- Price $48.70 - $54.00
- Races 4 races
- Distances 10km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Gum Tree 10K, taking place on Saturday, May 10th, 2025, in the beautiful city of Tupelo, Lee. This exciting race, which kicks off at 7:30 AM, has been a cherished tradition since 1976 and is celebrating its 47th running. Originally an out-and-back challenge on the scenic Natchez Trace Parkway, the Gum Tree 10K has evolved into a lively community event that welcomes runners of all levels.
This year promises thrilling new additions, including the "Strut Your Mutt Fun Run," where you can bring your friendly, leashed, and vaccinated dogs along for the fun! After the race, stick around to enjoy the Mississippi Market, featuring over 50 art and craft vendors and delicious food trucks at Fairpark. Not only will you have a fantastic time, but your participation will also support worthy causes, with proceeds benefiting the Hunger Coalition of Northeast Mississippi and the Tupelo Lee Humane Society. Join us for a day of fitness, family, and fun at the Gum Tree 10K!
This year promises thrilling new additions, including the "Strut Your Mutt Fun Run," where you can bring your friendly, leashed, and vaccinated dogs along for the fun! After the race, stick around to enjoy the Mississippi Market, featuring over 50 art and craft vendors and delicious food trucks at Fairpark. Not only will you have a fantastic time, but your participation will also support worthy causes, with proceeds benefiting the Hunger Coalition of Northeast Mississippi and the Tupelo Lee Humane Society. Join us for a day of fitness, family, and fun at the Gum Tree 10K!
Organiser's Description
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! THIS 47TH RUNNING (YES, FOR THOSE DOING THE MATH THERE HAVE BEEN 2 CANCELLATIONS) WILL BE BRINGING SOME EXCITING CHANGES AND ADDITIONS FOR PARTICIPANTS AND SPECTATORS! 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!
**PROCEEDS FROM THIS RACE BENEFIT HUNGER COALITION OF NE MS [https://hungercoalitionnems.org/] & TUPELO LEE HUMANE SOCIETY [https://tupeloleehumane.org/]**
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! THIS 47TH RUNNING (YES, FOR THOSE DOING THE MATH THERE HAVE BEEN 2 CANCELLATIONS) WILL BE BRINGING SOME EXCITING CHANGES AND ADDITIONS FOR PARTICIPANTS AND SPECTATORS! 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!
**PROCEEDS FROM THIS RACE BENEFIT HUNGER COALITION OF NE MS [https://hungercoalitionnems.org/] & TUPELO LEE HUMANE SOCIETY [https://tupeloleehumane.org/]**
Races
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10K Run
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th May 2025 (7:30AM CDT)
$54.00
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10K Hand Cycle
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th May 2025 (7:30AM CDT)
$54.00
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10K Self-Propelled Wheelchair
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th May 2025 (7:30AM CDT)
$54.00
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Strut Your Mutt Fun Run (Untimed)
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th May 2025 (7:45AM CDT)
$48.70
This race is not a timed event. Distance is not exact.
Gum Tree 10k
