Mules & Blues Fest 5K Run/Walk
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About the race
The Mules & Blues Fest 5K Run/Walk takes place in Marks, Mississippi on October 10, 2026. The event is part of the Marks Mules & Blues Fest, which centers on the 1968 “Mule Train” that kicked off the Poor People’s Campaign and connects to Delta Blues heritage and the Mississippi Freedom Trails. The festival highlights north Delta historical sites, music, visual art, literature, and regional culinary traditions.
Distances:
- 5K Run
- 5K Walk
Pre-registration opens August 11, 2026 and closes October 9, 2026. The registration fee is $25.00. A race T-shirt is guaranteed to timely pre-registered runners; availability of sizes depends on pre-registration.
The course is described as relatively flat with one or two hills. A water table is located at the halfway point. Participants receive goody bags and post-race soft drinks and refreshments are provided. The event location is 220 Chestnut Street, Marks, MS 38646. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
