Mississippi Blues Marathon, Half, 10K & 5K
- Date
- February 20, 2027
- Distance
- MS Blues Marathon · MS Blues Half Marathon · Quarter Note Marathon (10K) & more
From the Organizer
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:
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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
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Beautiful 4.5" 20th Anniversary Finisher Medals to all athletes in every distance event.
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Commemorative Mississippi Blues - 20th Anniversary Race Bibs
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Commemorative Mississippi Blues - Visit Jackson Tote Bags
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Complimentary plates of Jambalaya, Fresh Fruit, Chips, Snacks, Bottled Water, Bottled Gatorade, Canned Soft Drinks, and Bud Light Beer
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Light Beer for athletes over the age of 21 provided by Southern Beverage.
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And as a Special Treat, Cup Cakes will be served honoring each and every official finisher!
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Mississippi Blues Marathon, Half, 10K & 5K?
- Mississippi Blues Marathon, Half, 10K & 5K is a running event held in Jackson, MS. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Mississippi Blues Marathon, Half, 10K & 5K?
- Saturday, February 20, 2027 in Jackson, MS at Jackson State University Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium 2531 North State Street Jackson, MS 39216, Jackson, MS. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Mississippi Blues Marathon, Half, 10K & 5K?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Mississippi Blues Marathon, Half, 10K & 5K
Feb 20, 2027