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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

2012 Race Winners · 2011 Results

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

2012 Age-Group Winning Times · 2011 Results

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.

At A Glance
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LocationTupelo, Mississippi
Race Distance10K
Race DateMay 11, 2013
Course Record Men28:43 (1992)
Course Record Women32:35 (1986)
Years Running34
2012 Total Finishers815
Age Group Awards5 Year
ExpoYes
Entry Fee$18.00
 
Advance RegistrationOnline Registration
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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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