Mississippi Blues Marathon

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DatesDates TBA · Usually FebruaryCheck locally before booking

DurationWinterEstimate from available data

Crowd-Public scale varies

Best forCompetition, enduranceThe race brands itself explicitly around

LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD

CategorySports & AdventureFestival type

The story

Mississippi Blues Marathon in Jackson

The Mississippi Blues Marathon is an annual road race in Jackson, Mississippi, offering a full marathon, half marathon, marathon relay, 10K, 5K, and a kids' fun run, all starting and finishing at Jackson State University's Veterans Memorial Stadium. Held under the RunTheBlues branding, it ties its route and theming to Mississippi's blues music heritage.

Jackson, Mississippi's capital, sits within the broader cultural geography of the blues, a genre whose roots trace to the Mississippi Delta and whose influence runs through the state's music history, and the Mississippi Blues Marathon was built to connect road racing directly to that heritage rather than running as a generic city marathon.

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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

The place changes

The race brands itself explicitly around Mississippi's blues heritage, using the state's most internationally recognized cultural export as its organizing theme rather than a generic city-marathon identity, and it starts and finishes on the fifty-yard line of Jackson State University's football stadium, an unusual and distinctive race-day venue

The mystery stays covered

Runners at every distance, including a half-mile kids' fun run, receive matching finisher recognition and course support, making the event a full family affair built around a shared musical identity rather than an elite-runner-focused race

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The event's RunTheBlues branding and course theming connect the race directly to Mississippi's identity as the birthplace of the blues

Water and renewal

Living ritual

and finishing at Jackson State University's Veterans Memorial Stadium

The sacred route

Living ritual

on the same field used for the university's football program

The local code

Living ritual

gives every distance category a shared

Tradition 5

Living ritual

symbolically significant finish line

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually February

Getting around

Getting to Mississippi Blues Marathon works best when arrival and return routes are decided before the busiest part of the day.

What to wear

Standard running attire suited to the distance chosen and February weather in Jackson, which can range from chilly at the early start to milder by midday; layers that can be shed during the...

Safety

Mississippi Blues Marathon is easier when spectators give competitors, vehicles and staff room to work.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Jackson you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map32.30 N, 90.18 W Open in Google Maps

Jackson, MS

Nearest airportJAN — Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers

TransportGetting to Mississippi Blues Marathon works best when arrival and return routes are decided before the busiest part of the day.

Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Jackson you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Jackson via local transport.Search routes Find a place to stayStays near Jackson, close enough for the event-day route.Browse stays Find flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for February.Compare fares Festival gearStandard running attire suited to the distance chosen and February weather in Jackson, which can range from chilly at the early start to milder by midday; layers that can be shed during the race are recommended.Shop the kit Check visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for United States and apply online.Check entry rules Travel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Mississippi Blues Marathon?

Mississippi Blues Marathon is listed for February · Winter. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Mississippi Blues Marathon take place?

The festival is listed in Jackson, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Winter is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Jackson, MS

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually February

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Mississippi Blues Marathon

Mississippi Blues Marathon in Jackson

The part that makes it specific.

The place changes

The mystery stays covered

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Water and renewal

The sacred route

The local code

Tradition 5

Essential information

When to go

Getting around

What to wear

Safety

Where to stay

Tickets/cost

Language/currency

Family friendly

Jackson, MS

Your Trip Starts Here

Quick answers.

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

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