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 Quarter Zip 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!
Races Offered
MS Blues Half Marathon
Feb 20, 2027
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13.1 Miles
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$60.00
MS Blues Marathon
Feb 20, 2027
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26.2 Miles
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07:30
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$80.00
Marathon Relay
Feb 20, 2027
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Distance —
26.2 Miles
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07:30
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$200.00
Virtual 10K
Feb 20, 2027
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6.2 Miles
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07:30
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$45.00
Virtual 5K
Feb 20, 2027
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Distance —
3.1 Miles
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07:30
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$40.00
Virtual Half Marathon
Feb 20, 2027
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13.1 Miles
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07:30
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$50.00
Virtual Marathon
Feb 20, 2027
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26.2 Miles
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07:30
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$60.00
5K
Feb 20, 2027
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3.1 Miles
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08:00
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$35.00
Quarter Note Marathon (10K)
Feb 20, 2027
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6.2 Miles
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08:00
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$35.00
BB Kids Mini Marathon (Half Mile Fun Run)
Feb 20, 2027
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880 Yards
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10:00
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$20.00
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for February in Jackson.
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7.3° / 18.5°
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4.1° / 16.3°
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Avg sunshine hours
7h 38m
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Avg rainfall
4.3 mm
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Avg wind speed
12.7 km/h (Gentle breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
Low
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Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
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Max UV Index
Moderate (3.0)
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Humidity
74.8%
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Sunrise
07:42
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Sunset
18:45
About Jackson
Learn more about the host city, Jackson.
Jackson is the capital of the state of Mississippi. While it may not offer much in terms of tourism today, Jackson can be used as a stopover for getting to other parts of the state or further.
