Mississippi Blues Marathon
Mississippi Blues Marathon brings the full distance back to Jackson with a stadium start-finish, live-music identity, and a seven-hour race window.
Quick facts
- Jackson road marathon with start and finish inside Veterans Memorial Stadium.
- Marathon race window runs from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Race-weekend identity is built around Mississippi blues music.
- Includes marathon, half marathon, relay, 10K, 5K, and kids events.
Is registration open for the 2027 Mississippi Blues Marathon?
Registration for the 2027 Mississippi Blues Marathon is open.
About the Mississippi Blues Marathon
The Mississippi Blues Marathon is Jackson's winter full marathon and the centerpiece of a race weekend built around the state's blues identity. The event is regional rather than mega-sized, but it has strong local character and a clear start-finish venue at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium.
Course
The marathon starts and finishes inside Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium at Jackson State. The race uses a road course through Jackson, with the official schedule giving marathoners a 7:30 a.m. start and a 2:30 p.m. end window.
Race-day weather
February in Jackson can be friendly for running or surprisingly humid. Plan for a cool morning, possible rain, and a second half that can feel warm if clouds break or the humidity rises.
Past Mississippi Blues Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Saturday, February 20, 2027 | Upcoming | — |
| 2026 | Saturday, February 21, 2026 | Completed | Open results |
| 2025 | Saturday, February 22, 2025 | Completed | Open results |
| 2024 | Saturday, February 24, 2024 | Completed | Open results |
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Mississippi Blues Marathon FAQ
When is the Mississippi Blues Marathon?
The 2027 Mississippi Blues Marathon is on Saturday, February 20, 2027.
Is registration open for the 2027 Mississippi Blues Marathon?
Registration for the 2027 Mississippi Blues Marathon is open. View the official registration details at runsignup.com.
Is Mississippi Blues Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. Mississippi Blues Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. To use the result, you must run the certified full-marathon course within the qualifying window and meet the current standard for your age and gender. Meeting the standard lets you apply but does not guarantee entry, and net-downhill courses can receive a time adjustment under current B.A.A. rules. Review the Boston qualifying times and downhill-course rules, or browse upcoming Boston qualifier marathons.
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