Mississippi Blues Marathon, Half, 10K & 5K
Sat, Feb 20, 2027
In 107 days
Jackson, MS
Jackson State University Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium 2531 North State Street Jackson, MS 39216
Typically 45–64°F · some rain risk
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2026
60–79°F
dry
2025
20–34°F
dry
2024
38–66°F
dry
2023
54–74°F
dry
2022
33–65°F
dry
2021
21–53°F
dry
2020
40–47°F
rain
2019
48–69°F
rain
2018
65–79°F
dry
2017
57–78°F
dry
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About this race
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!
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