Runners will face temperatures rising from 58°F at the start to 61°F by race end. With a light breeze from the south at 9 mph, humidity will be high at 90%, suggesting a conservative pace may be beneficial. Hydration should be prioritized to counteract the humidity during the event.

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About the Gum Tree 10K

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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Race weekend

Saturday, May 9

7:30 AM10K (6.2 mi)

7:45 AM2K Fun Run (1.2 mi)

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Gum Tree 10K 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.

What is the weather usually like for the Gum Tree 10K?

Over the 27 years racecast.io has race-day weather for (1992 to 2026), it averaged 62°F at the start and 65°F by a typical finish. Rain fell during race hours in 4 of those years (1996, 2006, 2009 and 2017).

What was the hottest Gum Tree 10K?

Of the 27 years on record, 1994 was the warmest, reaching 72°F during race hours. The coldest start was 1992, at 47°F.

What was the windiest Gum Tree 10K?

Of the 27 years on record, 2010 was the windiest, with wind averaging 14 mph during race hours. The calmest was 2024, at 0 mph.

Gum Tree 10K weather history

Based on 27 years of data

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63°F

L:62° H:65°

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Rain Freq

15%

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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	58°/61°	-	59°
2025 Gum Tree 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2025	61°/62°	-	53°
2024 Gum Tree 10K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2024	59°/63°	-	55°
2023 Gum Tree 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2023	66°/70°	-	63°
2022 Gum Tree 10K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2022	66°/70°	-	63°
2021 Gum Tree 10K Clearing in the afternoon. 2021	58°/60°	-	51°
2019 Gum Tree 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2019	64°/64°	-	62°
2018 Gum Tree 10K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2018	65°/71°	-	61°
2017 Gum Tree 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2017	63°/63°	Light	58°
2016 Gum Tree 10K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2016	59°/64°	-	51°
2015 Gum Tree 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2015	68°/71°	-	65°
2014 Gum Tree 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2014	64°/68°	-	62°
2013 Gum Tree 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2013	63°/64°	-	62°
2012 Gum Tree 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2012	63°/64°	-	58°
2011 Gum Tree 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2011	60°/60°	-	55°
2010 Gum Tree 10K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2010	61°/61°	-	45°
2009 Gum Tree 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2009	65°/72°	Heavy	65°
2008 Gum Tree 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2008	65°/66°	-	62°
2007 Gum Tree 10K Becoming cloudy in the afternoon with late afternoon rain. 2007	67°/70°	-	63°
2006 Gum Tree 10K Clearing in the afternoon with morning rain. 2006	56°/60°	Light	53°
2004 Gum Tree 10K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2004	63°/69°	-	63°
2002 Gum Tree 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2002	65°/67°	-	65°
1999 Gum Tree 10K Clear conditions throughout the day. 1999	56°/63°	-	52°
1997 Gum Tree 10K Clear conditions throughout the day. 1997	48°/54°	-	44°
1996 Gum Tree 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain. 1996	63°/63°	Light	62°
1994 Gum Tree 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 1994	70°/72°	-	70°
1992 Gum Tree 10K Clear conditions throughout the day. 1992	47°/54°	-	43°