Mississippi Blues Marathon, Half, 10K & 5K

Race Overview

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

Event Details

• Date: February 20, 2027
• Location: Jackson State University Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium
• Venue Address: 2531 North State Street Jackson, MS 39216
• Start Line: 50 yard line of Veterans Memorial Stadium inside this Iconic Football Complex

Packet Pickup & Registration

• Date: Friday, February 19, 2027
• Time: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
• Location: Veterans Memorial Stadium
• Late Packet Pickup: Saturday, February 20, 2027, 5:30 am – 7:15 am

Athlete Benefits

• Shirts: Long Sleeve Sublimated Quarter Zip Shirts for Registered Marathon Runners: Short Sleeve Sublimated Technical T-Shirts for Half Marathoners, Marathon Relay, 10K, and 5K runners
• Finisher Medals: Beautiful 4.5" 20th Anniversary Finisher Medals to all athletes in every distance event
• Commemorative Items: Mississippi Blues - 20th Anniversary Race Bibs and Visit Jackson Tote Bags
• Post-Race Refreshments: Complimentary plates of Jambalaya, Fresh Fruit, Chips, Snacks, Bottled Water, Bottled Gatorade, Canned Soft Drinks, and Bud Light Beer
• Special Treat: Cup Cakes will be served honoring each and every official finisher!

Learn More

For more information, visit the official race page: Mississippi Blues Marathon.