Mississippi Blues Marathon, Half, 10K & 5K

Sat, Feb 20, 2027, 7:30 AM CST

Location: Jackson, MS; Jackson State University Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium 2531 North State Street Jackson, MS 39216, 39216
Type: RUN

At a glance

Celebrate two decades of running at the Mississippi Blues Marathon, featuring a Wellness Festival and post-race jambalaya and cupcakes.

Fun
Festive

Great for: casual, fun-first runners

Join the 20th Anniversary Edition of the Mississippi Blues Marathon in Jackson, MS. This event offers a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and a Kids Half Mile Fun Run, all starting and finishing at the iconic Veterans Memorial Stadium. Look forward to a morning of family, fitness, and fun, complemented by a new annual Wellness Festival. Runners can anticipate commemorative gear and a special post-race treat.

What to expect

Start and finish on the 50-yard line inside the iconic Veterans Memorial Stadium.
Receive a beautiful 4.5" 20th Anniversary finisher medal and a technical race shirt.
Enjoy complimentary jambalaya, snacks, and celebratory cupcakes post-race.

Standout details

20th Anniversary Edition
Start/finish on 50-yard line
Mississippi Blues Wellness Festival
Post-race jambalaya & cupcakes

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

10 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

3.1 Miles
Sat, Feb 20, 8:00 AM CST · From $38.10
Opens Mar 2, 2026, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Mar 31, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
3.1 Miles
Sat, Feb 20, 7:30 AM CST · From $43.40
Opens Mar 2, 2026, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Feb 20, 2027, 6:59 PM CST
6.2 Miles
Sat, Feb 20, 8:00 AM CST · From $38.10
Opens Mar 2, 2026, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Mar 31, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

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6.2 Miles
Sat, Feb 20, 7:30 AM CST · From $48.70
Opens Mar 2, 2026, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Feb 20, 2027, 6:59 PM CST
13.1 Miles
Sat, Feb 20, 7:30 AM CST · From $64.60
Opens Mar 2, 2026, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Mar 31, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
13.1 Miles
Sat, Feb 20, 7:30 AM CST · From $54.00
Opens Mar 2, 2026, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Feb 20, 2027, 6:59 PM CST
26.2 Miles
Sat, Feb 20, 7:30 AM CST · From $85.80
Opens Mar 2, 2026, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Mar 31, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
26.2 Miles
Sat, Feb 20, 7:30 AM CST · From $213.00
Opens Mar 2, 2026, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Feb 20, 2027, 6:59 PM CST
26.2 Miles
Sat, Feb 20, 7:30 AM CST · From $64.60
Opens Mar 2, 2026, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Feb 20, 2027, 6:59 PM CST
880 Yards
Sat, Feb 20, 10:00 AM CST · From $22.20
Opens Mar 2, 2026, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Feb 18, 2027, 6:59 PM CST

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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:

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!

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