Where does the Mississippi Blues Marathon 5K route go?
The Mississippi Blues Marathon 5K 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.