• 10K
  • 10 km
  • Jackson
  • Event weekend starts
  • Open entry

Mississippi Blues Marathon 10K

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2027 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

Decision summary

Mississippi Blues Marathon 10K at a glance

Typical conditions
78/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
26 verified facts

Source facts available

Route details

Known course facts at a glance

Methodology →

Mississippi Blues Marathon 10K has known course details for its 10k race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.

Official distance
10 km
Terrain
Road
Scenery
City, Waterfront, Historic, Parkland

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Where does the Mississippi Blues Marathon 10K route go?

The Mississippi Blues Marathon 10K route starts at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium at Jackson State University, 2531 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39216; marathon, half and relay start 7:30 AM CST, with the 5K and 10K at 8:00 AM CST and finishes inside Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium at Jackson State University, on the 50-yard line, in Jackson, Mississippi. Underfoot, expect paved city streets. It passes Mississippi State Capitol, downtown Jackson, Jackson State University, Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium and historic Jackson residential neighborhoods. A blues-themed marathon with live blues bands stationed along the course and at the finish, an awards presentation with celebratory cupcakes, and a 'huge street party' atmosphere.

What should runners know on race day for the Mississippi Blues Marathon 10K?

Live blues musicians and bands perform at stages around the course and at the finish line, a signature feature giving runners 'authentic Mississippi blues' throughout the route.

Race character

Scenery

  • City
  • Waterfront
  • Historic
  • Parkland

Atmosphere

  • Community
  • Festival

Terrain

  • Road

Entry, logistics and records

Entry requirements

Entry status
Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.

Race day logistics

Expo / packet pickup
Packet pickup and new race registration on Friday, Feb 19, 2027 (11:00 AM-6:00 PM) at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, plus race-morning pickup Saturday, Feb 20, 2027 (5:30-7:15 AM).
Medal
All finishers receive a unique blues-inspired finisher medal (4.5"); awards presentation includes gold/silver/bronze age-group awards and celebratory cupcakes.
Finisher tee
Marathoners receive a long-sleeve sublimated shirt; half marathon, 10K, 5K and relay participants receive short-sleeve technical shirts. Finishers also receive a Mississippi Blues tote.
On-course music
Live blues musicians and bands perform at stages around the course and at the finish line, a signature feature giving runners 'authentic Mississippi blues' throughout the route.

Access and course status

Start
Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium at Jackson State University, 2531 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39216; marathon, half and relay start 7:30 AM CST, with the 5K and 10K at 8:00 AM CST.
Finish
Finish inside Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium at Jackson State University, on the 50-yard line, in Jackson, Mississippi.

Course facts

Surface
Paved city streets.
Landmarks
Mississippi State Capitol, downtown Jackson, Jackson State University, Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, historic Jackson residential neighborhoods
Notable features
  • A blues-themed marathon with live blues bands stationed along the course and at the finish, an awards presentation with celebratory cupcakes, and a 'huge street party' atmosphere. A portion of proceeds supports the Mississippi Blues Commission's Musicians' Benevolent Fund

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 11°CTypical temperature
  • 19 kphTypical wind
  • 5 mmTypical rainfall
  • 78Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, within the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.