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!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
63°
Typical Low
42°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Jackson Hawkins Fld, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Jackson, MS
Population
149,827
as of 2023
Elevation
304 ft
Nearest Airport
JAN
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Mississippi Blues Marathon, Half, 10K & 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Mississippi Blues Marathon, Half, 10K & 5K
- Date
- February 20, 2027
Coming Up
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6 miles away
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Mississippi Blues Marathon, Half, 10K & 5K?
- Mississippi Blues Marathon, Half, 10K & 5K is a running race held in Jackson, Mississippi on February 20, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Mississippi Blues Marathon, Half, 10K & 5K?
- Saturday, February 20, 2027 in Jackson, Mississippi at Jackson State University Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium 2531 North State Street Jackson, MS 39216, Jackson, MS. Check the 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 the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Mississippi Blues Marathon, Half, 10K & 5K
Feb 20, 2027