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Tupelo Marathon and 14er

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Tupelo
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Race date Sep expected: September 2027
City · Distance: Tupelo · 42.195km
Entry fee: $70From the 2026 edition
Status: SoonSee how to enter ↗

2027Date September 2027 · expected · Soon

2026Date Sep 6, 2026 · Entry fee $75 · Start 05:00

Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 12, 2026

About the race Runner stories How to enter Course Race Prep Travel

Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

Full marathon runs out and back along country roads with gentle, rolling hills.

Even the race slogan warns that this is no easy challenge.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 2

shastamcshastaRan in 2024 · Finish time 1:51:35

“I distracted myself in later miles by working through the negative self-talk that tends to dog me when runs get tough.”

In Tupelo's 14.1-mile race, the runner started at 5 a.m. and watched darkness lift. Hills and heat made the second half tough, but managing negative thoughts brought a 1 hour 51 minute 35 second finish and a PR over the half marathon distance.

Read the original on shastamcshasta

ScottRan in 2018

“I did not eat early nor often enough before it was too late.”

At the Tupelo Marathon, the runner started at 5 a.m. and ran comfortably through mile 17. Insufficient fuel, followed by more energy drink and painkillers, worsened their condition late on, prompting plans to change fueling for the next race.

Read the original on Scott

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Tupelo Marathon and 14.2 Miler

Marathon Runs

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2026 edition

Marathon

Entry cost $70

until May 18, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

14er

Entry cost $50

until May 18, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Registration platform RunSignup

Official race website Entry options

From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Your 42.195km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2026 edition

Runners start · local timeFrom 05:00

Time limit6 hours

START

549 Coley Road, Tupelo, MS

Start · Google Maps

The Marathon and 14er events are held together.

Start line is held at 549 Coley Road, Tupelo, MS, with a local start time of 5:00 a.m.

The start and finish are at the same location.

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the startNo fixed-route public transit — Tupelo Transit on-demand (call-ahead) service only
Transit cardTupelo has minimal public transit and no rechargeable fare card system; what limited local transit exists…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

No fixed-route public transit — Tupelo Transit on-demand (call-ahead) service only

Start/finish is Tupelo Furniture Market, 1879 Coley Road, Tupelo, MS 38801, on the city's outskirts. Tupelo has no fixed bus routes/stops.

Confirmed date Sept 6, 2026 matches source.

Map

Getting to the finish

No fixed-route public transit — Tupelo Transit on-demand (call-ahead) service only

Same location as start (Tupelo Furniture Market).

Map

Start shuttle

car recommended given the on-demand-only nature of local transit.

Transit card

Tupelo has minimal public transit and no rechargeable fare card system; what limited local transit exists takes cash only. Most visitors to the Tupelo Marathon and 14er get around by rental car.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Both the Marathon and 14-mile events start at 5:00 AM.

The two distances run together to the same turnaround point, then 14-mile participants continue 1.1 miles to turnaround point before turning back.

The Marathon course is a certified course that qualifies for the Boston Marathon (BQ), with a time limit time limit of 6 hours.

The out-and-back course follows country roads with gentle climbs and descents.

The key is maintaining a steady pace without any sharp elevation changes.

Times are local to Tupelo. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Explore Tupelo & Natchez Trace! Southern Getaway

Accommodation · 1.5km

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Tupelo Car Rental (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Make reservation after checking price

View on EconomyBookings

Tupelo Car Rental (Qeeq)

Compare budget-friendly rental cars with a free-cancellation option (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

View on Qeeq

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Explore Tupelo & Natchez Trace! Southern Getaway

Accommodation · 1.5km

View on Booking.com

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Closest to the start lineView on Trip.com

Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

LOCAL TRANSIT2

Tupelo Car Rental (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Make reservation after checking price

View on EconomyBookings

Tupelo Car Rental (Qeeq)

Compare budget-friendly rental cars with a free-cancellation option (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

View on Qeeq

Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on map Seeing Tupelo with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

Checklist Local eSIM · Trip.com Flight delay or cancellation compensation · AirHelp Pace calculator

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RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Tupelo runners' room

FAQ

When does Tupelo Marathon and 14er 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in September 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sun, September 6, 2026.

How much is the Tupelo Marathon and 14er 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about $75.

What is the time limit for Tupelo Marathon and 14er 2027?

6 hours. (From the 2026 edition)

What distances does Tupelo Marathon and 14er 2027 offer?

Marathon. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does Tupelo Marathon and 14er 2027 start?

The race starts at 05:00. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does Tupelo Marathon and 14er 2027 start?

549 Coley Road, Tupelo, MS. (From the 2026 edition)

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Tupelo Marathon and 14er

About Tupelo Marathon and 14er — what makes it special

A day you'll remember,long past the finish line.

The road to your own record

When the city cheers

The trip that follows the run