Mississippi Blues Marathon
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Mississippi Blues Marathon - Jackson, MS
The 20th anniversary edition of the Mississippi Blues Marathon is staged at Jackson State University Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, 2531 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39216. All in-person races start and finish on the 50 yard line inside Veterans Memorial Stadium.
Event distances include:
- Marathon 26.2 miles
- Half Marathon 13.1 miles
- Marathon Relay 26.2 miles
- Quarter Note Marathon (10K) 6.2 miles
- 5K 3.1 miles
- BB Kids Mini Marathon 880 yards
- Virtual Marathon 26.2 miles
- Virtual Half Marathon 13.1 miles
- Virtual 10K 6.2 miles
- Virtual 5K 3.1 miles
Packet pickup and in-person registration take place the day before and on race morning at Veterans Memorial Stadium, with a scheduled packet pickup and new registration session on Friday, February 19, 2027, and late packet pickup and registration on Saturday, February 20, 2027. Virtual participants run from any location; race organizers will mail a race shirt, finisher medal, and bib within two weeks of the event.
Registered marathon runners receive long sleeve sublimated shirts; half marathon, relay, 10K, and 5K runners receive short sleeve technical shirts. All finishers receive a 4.5 inch 20th anniversary finisher medal, commemorative race bib and tote, and postrace food and beverages including jambalaya, fruit, snacks, bottled drinks, and light beer for those 21 and older. Cupcakes are provided for official finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
