The 2026 Gum Tree 10K has concluded.

Gum Tree 10K

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Tupelo, MS, USA · May 9, 2026

58°·62° high·Light·Dry

Race Day Weather

58°at start

73° high

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Dry

Cool start, mild finish

Runners will face a temperature rise from 58°F at the start to 66°F by the end, with high humidity at 94% and a dew point of 60°F. Light winds from the SW will have minimal impact on performance. Runners are advised to start conservatively and stay hydrated throughout the race to combat the rising temperatures and humidity.

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Race Info

The Gum Tree 10K in Tupelo, Mississippi is a fast, flat, USATF-certified course (MS12001MS) that Runner's World has ranked among the top 75 races in the country. Organized by the Tupelo Running Club, it began in 1976 and marked its 50th running in May 2026. The race sets a 2.5-hour time limit for a 24-minute-per-mile pace and is walker-friendly, with course support from the City of Tupelo and Joyner neighborhood residents. A companion Strut Your Mutt fun run for leashed dogs and a self-propelled wheelchair division run alongside the 10K each year.

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FAQ

When is the 2026 Gum Tree 10K?

The 2026 Gum Tree 10K will be held on Saturday May 9, 2026.

What is the time limit for the Gum Tree 10K?

The time limit for the Gum Tree 10K is 2.5 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Gum Tree 10K?

The forecast calls for a high of 78°F and a low of 57°F with a 0% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 27 years of data

Avg Temp

70°F

L:64° H:70°

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Conditions

Rain Freq

11%

3 of 27 yrs

Wind8mph

Dew58°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Gum Tree 10K Clearing in the afternoon. 2026	61°/66°	-	61°
2025 Gum Tree 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2025	62°/63°	-	52°
2024 Gum Tree 10K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2024	63°/72°	-	55°
2023 Gum Tree 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2023	70°/78°	-	66°
2022 Gum Tree 10K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2022	70°/75°	-	64°
2021 Gum Tree 10K Clearing in the afternoon. 2021	60°/66°	-	49°
2019 Gum Tree 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2019	64°/67°	-	63°
2018 Gum Tree 10K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2018	71°/81°	-	62°
2017 Gum Tree 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2017	63°/64°	-	58°
2016 Gum Tree 10K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2016	64°/71°	-	51°
2015 Gum Tree 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2015	71°/75°	-	65°
2014 Gum Tree 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2014	68°/72°	-	62°
2013 Gum Tree 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2013	64°/65°	Light	62°
2012 Gum Tree 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2012	64°/71°	-	57°
2011 Gum Tree 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2011	58°/60°	-	55°
2010 Gum Tree 10K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2010	61°/63°	-	40°
2009 Gum Tree 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2009	65°/68°	Moderate	64°
2008 Gum Tree 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2008	66°/69°	-	62°
2007 Gum Tree 10K Becoming cloudy in the afternoon with late afternoon rain. 2007	70°/77°	-	65°
2006 Gum Tree 10K Clearing in the afternoon with morning rain. 2006	60°/63°	-	55°
2004 Gum Tree 10K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2004	69°/79°	-	64°
2002 Gum Tree 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2002	67°/74°	-	67°
1999 Gum Tree 10K Clear conditions throughout the day. 1999	63°/73°	-	51°
1997 Gum Tree 10K Clear conditions throughout the day. 1997	54°/63°	-	44°
1996 Gum Tree 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain. 1996	63°/66°	Light	63°
1994 Gum Tree 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 1994	72°/78°	-	71°
1992 Gum Tree 10K Clear conditions throughout the day. 1992	54°/72°	-	45°

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