From the Organizer
THE NIGHTCRAWLER 5K
Benefiting Tupelo Leo Misfits Club (Learn More)
Registrants receive a Short Sleeved Glow in the dark T-shirt.
T-shirts guaranteed only to runners pre-registered by July 23rd, shirt sizes limited after.
ONSITE RACE DAY REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM 7:00 PM TO 7:45 PM AT THE BALLARD PARK SOCCER CONCESSION STAND ON JULY 31st - $40.
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Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
91°
Typical Low
72°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Tupelo 2, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Tupelo, MS
Population
37,825
as of 2023
City Elevation
305 ft
Nearest Airport
TUP
Tupelo Regional Airport · 3 mi
Major Hub
MEM
Memphis International Airport · 90 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at THE NIGHTCRAWLER 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is THE NIGHTCRAWLER 5K?
- THE NIGHTCRAWLER 5K is a running race held in Tupelo, Mississippi on July 31, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is THE NIGHTCRAWLER 5K?
- Friday, July 31, 2026 in Tupelo, Mississippi at 2629 Main St. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for THE NIGHTCRAWLER 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
THE NIGHTCRAWLER 5K
Jul 31, 2026