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Tupelo Marathon

Tupelo, MS
Sunday, September 6, 2026


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Course Description
The double loop Tupelo Marathon course is gently rolling and run on county roads and residential sections of West Tupelo and Belden.





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Race Information

Race Dates

2026: Sunday, September 6, 2026
2025: Sunday, August 31, 2025

Course Information

Profile: Rolling Hills
Type: Out and Back
Surface: Road/Pavement

Boston Qualifier?: Yes
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: No


Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 76°F (24°C)
Average High: 88°F (31°C)
Average Low: 65° F (18°C)





PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 92.14
Course Score: 98.16


Race Size

2025: 72 Finishers
2024: 88 Finishers
2023: 97 Finishers
2022: 78 Finishers
2021: 77 Finishers
2020: 95 Finishers

BQ Percentages

2025: 15.3%
2024: 10.2%
2023: 8.3%
2022: 5.1%
2021: 10.4%
2020: 8.4%


Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No

Weather Averages for Last 11 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 88°F  (31°C)
Low: 68°F  (20°C)

Race Start Conditions

69°F  (21°C)
Humidity: 92%

Clear
N 3 mph

PR Score

83.94

Course Score

89.1









Tupelo Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Tupelo Marathon was the 428th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 374th largest marathon in the U.S..

In 2025, 15.3% of Tupelo Marathon finishers achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2024, 10.2% of finishers qualified for Boston.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Tupelo Marathon ranked 67th among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and 163rd in 2024. In Mississippi, it ranked 1st in 2025 and 2nd in 2024. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for runners comparing Boston Marathon qualifying potential across different races.


The Tupelo Marathon has a Course Score of 98.16, ranking it as the 329th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 4th fastest marathon course in Mississippi.

Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Tupelo Marathon a PR Score of 92.14. The PR Score ranks the Tupelo Marathon as the 446th best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 5th best marathon for a PR in Mississippi.

Together, these rankings provide a quick snapshot of how the Tupelo Marathon compares with other marathons in the U.S. and Mississippi for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.

Tupelo Marathon Marathon Rankings Summary
Course Speed329th fastest marathon course in the U.S.
Ranked 4th fastest marathon course in Mississippi
Top 72% Nationally#4 of 5 in Mississippi
PR Potential446th best marathon for a Personal Record in the U.S.
Ranked 5th best marathon for a PR in Mississippi
Top 97% Nationally#5 of 5 in Mississippi
Boston Qualifier Rate67th highest BQ percentage in the U.S.
Ranked 1st highest BQ percentage in Mississippi
Based on 2025 Boston Marathon qualifying results
Top 14% Nationally#1 of 6 in Mississippi
Race Size428th largest marathon in the U.S.
Ranked 5th largest marathon in Mississippi
Based on 2025 results
Top 73% Nationally#5 of 6 in Mississippi

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Elevation Chart


Max Elevation: 421 feet (128m)
Min Elevation: 314 feet (95m)

Elevation Gain: 857 feet (261m)
Elevation Loss: 855 feet (260m)


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