Tupelo Marathon and 14er
- Date
- September 6, 2026
- Location
- 549 Coley Road, Tupelo, MS
- Distance
- Marathon · 14er
From the Organizer
Trample the Weak and Hurdle the Dead at the 2026 Tupelo Marathon and 14er. The marathon course is an out and back on beautiful rolling country roads. Mississippi's only 14er is a 14.2 mile run along the same route that splits from the marathon at mile 13. Both races start before sunrise at 5:00am to beat the heat. We will have water stops and a few cheering spectators along the way.
Registrants will receive long sleeve race shirt and finishers will receive a medallion. Prizes will be awarded for overall, Masters, Grandmasters, and age group winners. Entries will be capped at 150 for the Marathon and 300 in the 14er. No awards, shirts or medals will be mailed.
TIME LIMIT WILL BE IN EFFECT. CLOCKS WILL CEASE TIMING AT 6 HOURS.
1. Refund considerations will be based only if race is cancelled.
2. Age limit 18 years for the Marathon and 16 years for the 14er with parental consent for anyone under 18.
3. Swapping of races is discouraged but if you sign up early and don't wait until the last minute, we might consider it.
4. No carry over of registrations to following year.
5. No transfers of entry to another person. Though it is hard to police this, if caught you will be banned and so will your substitute.
POST RACE
Join us for post race food, beverages, and fun with friends and fellow runners.
Showers will not be available.
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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
88°
Typical Low
67°
Chance of Rain
22%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Tupelo 2, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Tupelo, MS
Population
37,825
as of 2023
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
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What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Tupelo Marathon and 14er, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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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.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
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 Tupelo Marathon and 14er?
- Tupelo Marathon and 14er is a running race held in Tupelo, Mississippi on September 6, 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 Tupelo Marathon and 14er?
- Sunday, September 6, 2026 in Tupelo, Mississippi at 549 Coley Road, Tupelo, MS. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Tupelo Marathon and 14er?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Tupelo Marathon and 14er
Sep 6, 2026