Mississippi Blues Marathon, Half, 10K & 5K - MS Blues Marathon
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Distance
26.2 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
The 20th Anniversary Edition of the Mississippi Blues Marathon will start and finish from Jackson State University Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, 2531 North State Street Jackson, MS 39216 Join us for a morning of Family, Fitness and Fun at the 2026 Mississippi Blues Marathon, Half Marathon, Marathon Relay, 10K, 5K and the BB Kids Half Mile Fun Run. #RunTheBlues 2027 MISSISSIPPI BLUES MARATHON WELLNESS FESTIVAL ( New Annual Event) Packet Pick Up & Race Weekend In-Person Registration Information Friday, February 19, 2027 Race Packet Pickup and New Race Registration Veterans Memorial Stadium 11:00 am – 6:00 pm 2027 MISSISSIPPI BLUES MARATHON WELLNESS FESTIVAL (New Annual Event) Race Start Area: Jackson State University Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, 2531 North State Street Jackson, MS 39216 Both our start & finish are located on the 50 yard line from Veterans Memorial Stadium inside this Iconic Football Complex. All races will start & finish at the same locations! Saturday, February 20, 2027 5:30am – 7:15 am - Late Packet Pick Up & Registration Athletes at the 2027 event receive the following: Long Sleeve Sublimated Shirts – (Registered Marathon Runners Only). Short Sleeve Sublimated Technical T-Shirts will be awarded to our, Half Marathoners, Marathon Relay, 10K and 5K runners Beautiful 4.5" 20th Anniversary Finisher Medals to all athletes in every distance event. Commemorative Mississippi Blues - 20th Anniversary Race Bibs Commemorative Mississippi Blues - Visit Jackson Tote Bags Complimentary plates of Jambalaya, Fresh Fruit, Chips, Snacks, Bottled Water, Bottled Gatorade, Canned Soft Drinks, and Bud Light Beer Light Beer for athletes over the age of 21 provided by Southern Beverage. And as a Special Treat, Cup Cakes will be served honoring each and every official finisher!
Typical conditions
For events around February 2027 in Jackson, MS, United States: Typical mid-winter / cooler season in this region — dress in layers and check the official page for weather-related changes.
How to prepare
Marathon training typically spans 12–16 weeks with a progressive long run and recovery weeks. Do not invent a course strategy here — check the official site for start waves, cutoffs, and gear rules.
Best marathons to run in 2026Getting there
This event is listed in Jackson, MS, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
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