The document provides information about the 36th annual Gum Tree Run 10K foot race that will take place on May 11, 2013 in Tupelo, Mississippi. It includes details about the 2K fun run/walk, wheelchair race, cash prizes, age group divisions, registration fees and deadlines, and packet pickup. Proceeds will benefit the Northeast Mississippi Chapter of Habitat for Humanity in their goal to eliminate poverty housing in the region.

1. 36th Running
10,000 Meter Foot Race
2K Fun Run / Walk
8:30 a.m. • May 11, 2013
Tupelo, Mississippi
ChronoTrack BTag Timing
SAME GREAT RACE
CIVITAN
Chad Payne Memorial Wheelchair Race
“It’s about the Kids”
www.gumtreerun.racesonline.com
TupeloRunningClub
GumTreeRun
P.O.Box511
Tupelo,MS38802
2013 Gum Tree Run Entry Form
Last Name First MI
Street Address or P.O. Box No.
City State Zip
Email Address
Date of Birth Age on Race Day Sex
Event (Circle One) 10K 2K
T-shirt (Circle One) YM YL S M L XL XXL
Registration Fee 2K: $10.00
Registration Fee 10K: $18.00 prior to April 30, 2013
$20.00 May 1-10
$25.00 Race Day
Make check payable to: HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Wheelchair Participant? Yes ______ No ______
10K Best Last 12 months________________________
Minutes Seconds
Drug Testing
Athletes who participate in this competition may be subject to
formal drug testing in accordance with USATF rules and 1AAF
Rule 144. Athletes found positive for banned substances, or
who refuse to be tested, will be disqualified from this event and
will lose eligibility for future competitions. Some prescriptions
and over-the-counter medications contain banned substances.
Information regarding drugs and drug testing may be obtained
by calling the USOC Drug Hotline at 1-800-233-0393.
Waiver: Inconsideration of acceptance of this entry, I waive
any and all claims for myself and my heirs against officials or
sponsors of the 2013 Gum Tree Run for injury or illness which
may directly or indirectly result from my participation. I further
state that I am in proper physical condition to participate in this
event.
Runner’s Signature Date
Parent or Guardian if Under 18
(No Refund of Registration Fees)
Mail To:Tupelo Running Club
Gum Tree Run
P.O. Box 511
Tupelo, MS 38802
Official use
Race Number
Race Day Schedule
7:00 - 8:00 a.m. Registration/Packet Pick Up
8:25 a.m. Wheelchair/Chad Payne Memorial
8:30 Gum Tree 10K
8:35 Habitat 2K
10:30 Awards Ceremony at Fairpark
Complete results will be listed in the Northeast
Mississippi Daily Journal and on the Tupelo
Running Club web site.
Host Hotel
662-821-0317
Special Gum Tree Run rate: $99 per night
Visitor Information
A complete listing of activities is available free by contacting the
Tupelo Convention & 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
Valid ID and/or wrist band required
for consumption of alcohol.

2. Race Sponsors:
Special Thanks To:
AT&T, Renasant Bank and
Tupelo Convention & Visitors Bureau
For their financial support, facilities,
and promotional assistance.
Dwayne Blackmon Chevrolet
For furnishing vehicles
Other Sponsors:
Platinum
BancorpSouth
Cardiology Associates
Coca-Cola
Daily Journal
FMC Technologies, Inc.
Havoline Xpress Lube
Hematology & Oncology Associates at Bridgepoint
North Mississippi Medical Center
Gold
Blackmon Chevrolet
Buffalo Wild Wings
Mitchell Distributing
North Mississippi Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates
Sanders Clinic for Women
Sprint Mart
Trails & Treads
Silver
Accent Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
B&B Concrete
Brooks
Duncan Signs
Fairpark Grill
Franks, Franks, & Jarrell, P.A.
Hampton Inn & Suites
Hodges Family Dentistry
Hodges Orthodontics
JBHM Architects
Lane Home Furnishings
Mizuno
Nolan Brothers
North East Orthopaedics
NorthStar Church
Surgery Associates
Tommy Morgan Realtors
Transport Trailer
Tupelo Engraving
Tupelo Multisport
Victor I. Fleitas, P.A.
Weatherall Printing Company
Gum Tree 10K
Mississippi’s Best Footrace
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 world to
participate in this classic as they have for 36 years.
Gum Tree 2013 has a traditional fast, flat USATF
certified course (MS12001MS), 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 ChronoTrack BTag Timing system will be
used again this year. All runners must have an
official bib number with timing device on the back.
Northeast Mississippi Habitat for Humanity seeks
to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from
Northeast Mississippi, and to make decent shelter
a matter of conscience and action. Habitat invites
people from all walks of life to work together to
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
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.
Cash Prizes and Awards
Compete for your part of our $8,700 prize fund.
First prize for overall male and female winner is
$1200. 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 qualify
in two or more cash prize categories.
Prize money goes 1 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 Technical Gum Tree T-shirt.
PRIZE MONEY
Age Divisions - Awards 3 deep
Overall, masters, and grandmasters are not
eligible for division awards
Open -
Male and Female
1st Place - $1200
2nd Place - $600
3rd Place - $400
4th Place - $300
5th Place - $250
6th Place - $200
7th Place - $150
8th Place - $100
Masters -
Male and Female
1st Place - $400
2nd Place - $250
3rd Place - $150
Wheelchair -
Male and Female
1st Place - $150
10 and under
11-13
14-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70 and over
Grandmasters -
Male and Female
1st Place - $200
Male and Female
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.
On Line Registration Available!
www.gumtreerun.racesonline.com
Elite Runner - Contact dpbranner@yahoo.com
Pack Pick-up
Friday, May 10, 2013, 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Tupelo Convention & Visitors Bureau
399 East Main Street
Downtown Tupelo
Saturday, May 11, 7:00 am - 8:00 am
Fairpark
Downtown Tupelo
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