Tupelo Marathon & 14er

Almost race day! Some important announcements in preparation for this weekend.

- Packet pickup will be Saturday September 5, from 1pm - 5pm. SEE YOUR EMAIL FOR MORE INSTRUCTIONS. Packets may also be picked up race morning from 4am - 4:45am. We highly recommend picking up Saturday if at all possible.

- We ask that you do not park in front of Snap Fitness or Fashion Apparel as these businesses will be open Saturday and Sunday. There should be ample parking in the lot west of the finish area.

- Tupelo is currently under a Heat Advisory. It will be very hot and humid Sunday morning, especially once the sun comes up. Please take extra precautions to be hydrated before and during the race. We will have 6 aid stations for the 14er and 11 for the marathon. Note the first aid station is not until approximately 3.4 miles

- The course will be OPEN to traffic. Please stay alert at all times.

- You will be running on rural county roads and it will be DARK for at least the first hour. You may consider bringing a flashlight or headlamp.

- There is a 6 hour time limit.

Thanks to Tupelo Coca-Cola and Mitchell Distributing for providing our race day drinks on the course and at the finish line - they will definitely be appreciated this Sunday!

Still waiting to sign up? What if I told you we'll have the best breakfast combo in Tupelo waiting at the finish line? Connie's Chicken

Big thanks to Dwayne Blackmon Chevrolet for their continued sponsorship of the Tupelo Marathon and our running community!

Only 2 weeks till race day! A few important notes:

- The course will be OPEN to traffic. Please stay alert at all times.
- The start line is approximately a 5 minute walk west of the finish area on Chesterville Rd. Race DOES NOT start & finish at the exact same spot.
- You will be running on rural county roads and it will be DARK for at least the first hour. You may consider bringing a flashlight or headlamp.
- Packet pickup will be Saturday September 5, from 1pm - 5pm. Packets may also be picked up race morning from 4am - 4:45am. We highly recommend picking up Saturday if at all possible.
- We ask that you do not park in front of Snap Fitness or Fashion Apparel as these businesses will be open on race day. There should be ample parking in the lot west of the finish area

What's the only thing more fun than running the Tupelo Marathon & 14er? Being a volunteer while watching someone else run it! Looking for volunteers to help with water stops, course marking, general setup / teardown, and packet pickup. Message us or sign up here https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/MS/Tupelo/marathonand14miler

There will be a small group running the 14.2 route this Saturday 8/15, starting at 6am. Will probably average 9:30-10 min pace, with a couple of water stops and walk breaks. Anyone is free to join, comment below or message us if you’d like to run.

2019 Tupelo 14.2 miler 1/2 marathon and a little extra - 14.3 mi, +406 ft. Bike ride in Lee County, MS

Less than one month till race day

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Tupelo Marathon and 14er The Tupelo Marathon and 14er is on Sunday September 6, 2026. It includes the following events: Marathon and 14er.