Tupelo Marathon

Tupelo, MS, USA · August 31, 2026

71°·84° high·Light·Dry

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71°at start

87° high

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Warm start, heat strategy needed

Runners will face a starting temperature of 73°F, climbing to a high of 86°F. With humidity at 75% and a light breeze from the E, it's essential for runners to adjust their pace and prioritize hydration. Starting conservatively will help manage the heat as temperatures rise.

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Race Info

Join us for the annual Tupelo Marathon and 14.2 Miler race in Tupelo, MS. We are staying on the original course that made us famous! The course is an out and back for the marathon runners on beautiful rolling country roads. For the 14.2 participants, it's a 13.1 mile run to the marathon turn-around and then a bonus 1.1 mile run to the finish. Source

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FAQ

When is the 2026 Tupelo Marathon?

The 2026 Tupelo Marathon will be held on Monday August 31, 2026.

Is the Tupelo Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, the Tupelo Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Tupelo Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 90°F and a low of 71°F with a 11% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 12 years of data

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86°F

L:70° H:86°

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0 of 12 yrs

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Dew68°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2025 Tupelo Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2025	59°/85°	-	58°
2024 Tupelo Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2024	74°/90°	-	72°
2023 Tupelo Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2023	73°/83°	-	69°
2022 Tupelo Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2022	74°/87°	-	70°
2021 Tupelo Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2021	70°/88°	-	70°
2020 Tupelo Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2020	65°/86°	-	63°
2019 Tupelo Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2019	69°/86°	-	68°
2018 Tupelo Marathon Becoming cloudy in the afternoon with afternoon rain. 2018	71°/88°	-	70°
2017 Tupelo Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2017	63°/84°	-	63°
2016 Tupelo Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2016	74°/87°	-	69°
2015 Tupelo Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2015	71°/87°	-	70°
2014 Tupelo Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2014	73°/82°	-	70°

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