How does the Tupelo Marathon Rank?

The Tupelo Marathon was the 387th largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 357th largest in 2023.

Last year 10.2% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 8.3% of runners qualified for Boston in 2023.

This gives the Tupelo Marathon the 170th highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 234th highest percentage in 2023.

Its Course Score of 98.16 ranks it as the 308th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 4th fastest course in Mississippi.

The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Tupelo Marathon a PR Score of 92.14. This PR Score ranks it as the 424th fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 5th fastest in Mississippi.

Learn more about PR Scores and Course Scores on the FAQ page.