Gum Tree 10k
- Date Sat 10th May 2025
- Time 7:30AM CDT
- Location Tupelo, Mississippi
- Price $27.50 - $32.80
- Races 4 races
- Distances 10km
Event summary
Get ready for the Gum Tree 10K, an exciting annual event taking place on Saturday, May 10, 2025, in the heart of Tupelo, Lee County! This beloved race has been a cherished tradition since 1976, drawing participants from near and far to tackle the scenic 10K course along the Natchez Trace Parkway. Kicking off at 7:30 AM, this year marks the 47th running of the Gum Tree 10K, and it's set to be more vibrant than ever with exciting additions for both runners and spectators.
One of the highlights of this year's event is the brand new "Strut Your Mutt Fun Run," allowing you to bring along your friendly, leashed, and vaccinated dogs for a day of fun! After crossing the finish line, stick around to enjoy the Mississippi Market, featuring over 50 arts and crafts vendors as well as delicious food trucks at Fairpark. Join the community spirit while supporting a great cause, as proceeds from the race benefit the Hunger Coalition of Northeast Mississippi and the Tupelo Lee Humane Society. Don’t miss out on this fantastic day of fitness, family, and fun in Tupelo!
One of the highlights of this year's event is the brand new "Strut Your Mutt Fun Run," allowing you to bring along your friendly, leashed, and vaccinated dogs for a day of fun! After crossing the finish line, stick around to enjoy the Mississippi Market, featuring over 50 arts and crafts vendors as well as delicious food trucks at Fairpark. Join the community spirit while supporting a great cause, as proceeds from the race benefit the Hunger Coalition of Northeast Mississippi and the Tupelo Lee Humane Society. Don’t miss out on this fantastic day of fitness, family, and fun in Tupelo!
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, VACINATED DOGGOS 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/]**
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, VACINATED DOGGOS 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. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th May 2025 (7:30AM CDT)
$32.80
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10K Hand Cycle
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th May 2025 (7:30AM CDT)
$32.80
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10K Self-Propelled Wheelchair
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th May 2025 (7:30AM CDT)
$32.80
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Strut Your Mutt Fun Run (Untimed)
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th May 2025 (7:45AM CDT)
$27.50
This race is not a timed event. Distance is not exact.
Gum Tree 10k