Tupelo Marathon and 14er
- Date Sun 6th September 2026
- Time 5:00AM CDT
- Location Tupelo, Mississippi
- Price $108.00 - $134.63
- Races 2 races
- Distances Marathon
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the highly anticipated 45th Annual Tupelo Marathon and 14er, taking place on Sunday, September 6th, 2026, in the charming city of Tupelo, Mississippi! This exciting event features a beautiful out-and-back marathon course that meanders through picturesque rolling country roads, perfect for both seasoned runners and newcomers alike. The marathon is a Boston Qualifier, so it's a fantastic opportunity to achieve your personal best!
For those looking for a shorter challenge, the unique 14er, a 14.2-mile race, splits off from the marathon route at mile 13, providing an exhilarating experience for participants. Races kick off at 5:00 AM, allowing runners to beat the heat with plenty of water stops and enthusiastic cheering spectators along the way. Each participant will receive a long-sleeve race shirt, and finishers will be awarded a medallion, with prizes for overall, masters, grandmasters, and age group winners. With a cap of 150 entries for the marathon and 300 for the 14er, be sure to register early to secure your spot in this unforgettable celebration of running and community! After crossing the finish line, join us for
For those looking for a shorter challenge, the unique 14er, a 14.2-mile race, splits off from the marathon route at mile 13, providing an exhilarating experience for participants. Races kick off at 5:00 AM, allowing runners to beat the heat with plenty of water stops and enthusiastic cheering spectators along the way. Each participant will receive a long-sleeve race shirt, and finishers will be awarded a medallion, with prizes for overall, masters, grandmasters, and age group winners. With a cap of 150 entries for the marathon and 300 for the 14er, be sure to register early to secure your spot in this unforgettable celebration of running and community! After crossing the finish line, join us for
Organiser's Description
JOIN US SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH FOR THE 45TH ANNUAL TUPELO MARATHON AND 14ER IN THE ALL AMERICAN CITY OF TUPELO, MS.
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
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
TRAMPLE THE WEAK AND HURDLE THE DEAD AT THE 2026 TUPELO MARATHON AND 14ER.
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