Gum Tree 10K
The Gum Tree Run, directed by the Tupelo Running Club, is Mississippi's largest 10K. It has been recognized by "Runner's World" and "Running Times" magazines. Runners will be coming from all over the world to participate in the annual classic, as they have for over 30 years. Tupelo, the birthplace of the King Elvis Presley, is one of the deep south's best known cities
| Division |
Clock Time |
Name |
Age |
State/Country |
| Overall Male Winner |
30:20 |
Emmanuel Bor |
24 |
New York, NY US |
| 2nd Male Winner |
30:21 |
Reuben Mwei |
26 |
Kennesaw, GA US |
| 3rd Male Winner |
30:22 |
Daniel Kirwa |
25 |
Searcy, AR US |
| Overall Female Winner |
34:49 |
Lydia Kosgei |
26 |
Richmond, KY US |
| 2nd Female Winner |
35:04 |
Justyna Irena Mudy |
27 |
Rome, GA US |
| 3rd Female Winner |
35:13 |
Irina Kozubouskaya |
27 |
New York, NY US |
| Division |
Chip Time |
Name |
State/Country |
Age |
Age-Graded |
| Men 40-49 |
35:57 |
Israel Melendez |
Plantersville, MS |
44 |
81.46 |
| Men 50-59 |
38:49 |
Jim George |
Brandon, MS |
54 |
81.71 |
| Men 60-69 |
47:21 |
Jimmy Hall |
New Albany, MS |
63 |
72.40 |
| Men 70+ |
52:12 |
Kenneth Williams |
Corinth, MS |
70 |
70.27 |
| Women 40-49 |
45:17 |
Alison Hemmersla |
Germantown, TN |
42 |
70.15 |
| Women 50-59 |
47:16 |
Pamela Curtis |
Tupelo, MS |
51 |
73.59 |
| Women 60-69 |
1:01:48 |
Bonnie Partridge |
Columbus, MS |
65 |
68.23 |
| Women 70+ |
1:07:15 |
Liz Watkins |
Starkville, MS |
70 |
67.86 |
Course Description
Gum Tree offers a traditional fast, flat USATF certified course 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 weekend Expo gives you plenty of time to check out the latest in running gear and direct you to this city's most historic sites and fine restaurants.
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| Location | Tupelo, Mississippi |
| Race Distance | 10K |
| Race Date | May 11, 2013 |
| Course Record Men | 28:43 (1992) |
| Course Record Women | 32:35 (1986) |
| Years Running | 34 |
| 2012 Total Finishers | 815 |
| Age Group Awards | 5 Year |
| Expo | Yes |
| Entry Fee | $18.00 |
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| Advance Registration | Online Registration | | USATF Certified |
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Recommended by: Phillip Senter “Runner Phillip Senter informs us that this race draws an international field to Tupelo MS, the birthplace of Elvis Presley. It's a great race, while giving runner's a look into the neighborhoods and residents of this deep south city.”
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