The Gum Tree Run, directed by the Tupelo Running Club, is Mississippi's largest 10K. It is recognized by Runner's World and Running Times magazines.
Runners will be coming from all over the nation, even the world, to participate in the annual classic as they have for almost 30 years.
Gum Tree 2006 has our traditional fast, flat USATF certified course (MS96-002-RH), with excellent traffic control and experienced teams of organizers that will make this weekend one of great fun. Runner's World has even named it Mississippi's best and one of the top 75 runs in the nation.
The ChampionChip timing system will be used again this year. All runners must pick up their chip between 7:00 and 8:00 am.
Registration Information
Pre-race registration is strongly encouraged.
Race day registration will be accepted between 7:00 and 8:00 am on the morning of the race, but we cannot be responsible for shortages in some T-shirt sizes.
BancorpSouth and Tupelo Convention and Visitors Bureau
For their financial support, facilities, and promotional assistance
Blackmon Auto Dealerships, Buick, Isuzu, Cheverolet, Hyundai, Mazada
For furnishing vehicles
Other Sponsors:
Platinum
Cardiology Associates
North Mississippi Hematology & Oncology
North Mississippi Medical Center
Gold
Bauhaus USA, Inc.
Blackmon Hyundai/Mazda
Frankie Blackmon Chevrolet
Shelter Insurance/Toby Hedges
Texaco Xpress Lube
Trails & Treads
Silver
B&B Concrete
Coldwell Banker/Tommy Morgan Realtors
Franks, Franks & Jarrell, PA
Frazier & Williams
Hodges Family Dentistry
Lan Home Furnishings
Leake & Goodlett
Lucky Star/Advantage by Lucky Star
Nolan Brothers Motor Sales
Northstar Church
Sanders Clinic for Women
Surgery Associates
Surgery Clinic of Tupelo
Sweet Peppers Deli
Swimming Pools of Tupelo & More
Transport Trailer Service
Cash Prizes and Awards
Compete for your part of our $8,700 prize fund. First prize for overall male and female winner is $1,000. Money goes 8 deep in men and women open division, 3 deep in men and women masters division and 1 deep in men and women grand masters.
Prize money may be duplicated if winners qualifies in two or more cash prize catergories.
Prize money goes 3 deep in men and women wheelchair division.
Note: The acceptance of prize money will affect an athlete's amateur status.
Prize money will be mailed within 15 days of race.
Every finisher receives a Gum Tree Medallion.
Every entrant receives a Gum Tree T-shirt.
Age Divisions - Awards 5 deep
Male and Female
10 and under
11-13
14-19
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70 and over
Overall, masters, and grandmasters are not eligible for division awards.
Every finisher receives a Gum Tree Medallion.
Every entrant receives a Gum Tree T-shirt.
Men (open)
Women (open)
Men (masters)
Women (masters)
Men (grand masters)
Women (grand masters)
Boay Akonay
Elizabeth Lynch
John Tuttle
Tatyana Pozdnyakova
Bill Olrich
Mary T. Preisel
28:43
32:35
29:52
34:27
33:43
39:42
7:00 am - 8:00 am
8:30
8:40
9:30 - 10:30
10:30
Race Day Registration Accepted
Chip Pick-up
Gum Tree Start
Habitat 2K
Chad Payne Memorial Wheelchair Event
Refreshments Served
Entertainment & Expo
Awards Ceremony at BancorpSouth
Race Day Schedule
Complete results will be listed in the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal and on the Tupelo Running Club web site.
Host Hotel
Holiday Inn Express
Call (662) 620-8184
Specify that you are a Gum Tree participant - Limited Space Available
Visitor Information
A complete listing of activities is available free by contacting the Tupelo Convention and Visitors Bureau, P.O. Box 47, Tupelo, MS 38802. The phone number is (662) 841-6521. In Mississippi call toll free
1-800-533-0611
Free Refreshments Compliments Of
Coke
Pepsi
Mississippi Bottled Water Incorporated
Georgia Mountain Water
Course Records
Road Runners Club of America
Tupelo Running Club
Northeast Mississippi Habitat for Humanity
Northeast Mississippi Habitat for Humanity seeks to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from Northeast Mississipppi, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat invites people from all walks of life to work together in partnership to help build houses with families in need.
Proceeds from this year's race will go to benefit the Northeast Mississippi Chapter of Habitat for Humanity.
Course Map
Click map for a full page version
Habitat 2K
For those not so inclined to go 6.2 miles (10K), Gumtree has added a 1.2 miles (2K) Fun Run/Walk to further promote exercise for the whole family. Every entrant will receive an official Gumtree T-shirt and every finisher will get a Habitat 2K rubber band bracelet.
This year the Chad Payne Memorial Wheelchair event will be in conjunction with the 2K.
