Races Marathon · Jackson, USA
Mississippi Blues Marathon
Mississippi Blues Marathon is a rolling marathon in Jackson, USA, held each February. The marathon is two laps of the half marathon course, starting and finishing at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium. The organiser calls it a rolling course with about 180 m of climbing in total. Late February in Jackson is usually cool and often damp, with race-morning temperatures of about 3 to 14°C. Jackson's rolling course rewards effort-based pacing — hold steady effort on the rises and let the pace return on the descents.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
February
next: Saturday 20 February 2027
Course
rolling
Marathon
Conditions
Late February in Jackson is usually cool and often damp, with race-morning temperatures of about 3 to 14°C.
Racing this course well
The marathon is two laps of the half marathon course, starting and finishing at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium. The organiser calls it a rolling course with about 180 m of climbing in total.
Jackson's rolling course rewards effort-based pacing — hold steady effort on the rises and let the pace return on the descents.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Price
- $120 until 31 December 2026, then $140 (2027 race)
Official Mississippi Blues Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Saturday 20 February 2027
- Start time
- 07:30
- Time limit
- 7 hours
- Also on the day
- half-marathon, 10k, 5k
The course in numbers
The course is a rolling route with no single big climb listed by the organiser, and the marathon repeats the half marathon loop twice.
- Layout
- Loop
- Total climb
- 180 m (590 ft)
- Course status
- USATF certified
Worth knowing
- The race is built around Mississippi blues heritage and honours the musicians who shaped the genre.
- A five-person marathon relay is held alongside the individual races.
Pick your goal for Jackson
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common marathon goals:
The date shown is the one the organiser has announced. Change it if yours differs.
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Asked often
- When is the Mississippi Blues Marathon?
- The next Mississippi Blues Marathon is on Saturday 20 February 2027 in Jackson, USA. It is held each February.
- Is the Mississippi Blues Marathon course flat?
- The marathon is two laps of the half marathon course, starting and finishing at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium. The organiser calls it a rolling course with about 180 m of climbing in total.
- How do I enter the Mississippi Blues Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Price: $120 until 31 December 2026, then $140 (2027 race).
- How should I train for the Mississippi Blues Marathon?
- Match your preparation to Mississippi Blues Marathon's profile and the February weather, then protect consistency — with RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week, so one bad week never derails the block.
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