Mississippi Blues Marathon route map
raceindex.org has a GPS course file for Mississippi Blues Marathon, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.
Mississippi Blues Marathon
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.
Modelled energy-cost change 0.8% versus flat · net elevation 2 m
Decision summary
Mississippi Blues Marathon at a glance
- Route ascent
- 401 m
- Typical conditions
- 78/100
- Evidence depth
- 35 verified facts
Lower than 42% of comparable mapped races
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Stored GPS route
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the Mississippi Blues Marathon?
The Mississippi Blues Marathon route has 401 m of ascent, 399 m of descent and an estimated 0.8% grade-adjusted pace penalty versus a flat route.
Where does the Mississippi Blues Marathon route go?
The Mississippi Blues Marathon 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?
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. 13. The marathon is two loops of the exact same half-marathon course, touring the capital city and passing historic landmarks, centers of education and numerous residential neighborhoods that convey the personality of Jackson, with live music around the 13.1-mile route.
Race character
Scenery
- City
- Historic
- Waterfront
- Parkland
Atmosphere
- Community
- Festival
Terrain
- Road
- Elevation character
- Rolling
- Technicality
- Non Technical
- Source-stated ascent
- 244 m
The stored route produces 401 m of ascent, while a source states 244 m. GPS sampling and elevation models can produce different totals, so both are labelled rather than combined.
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.
- Qualification status
- USATF Certified course and an official Boston Marathon qualifier each year.
Race day logistics
- Aid stations
- 13
- Headphones allowed
- No
- 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
- Course type
- Laps
- 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
- The marathon is two loops of the exact same half-marathon course, touring the capital city and passing historic landmarks, centers of education and numerous residential neighborhoods that convey the personality of Jackson, with live music around the 13.1-mile route
How hilly is the Mississippi Blues Marathon?
- Steep descent 1%
- Descent 15%
- Flat 65%
- Climb 18%
- Steep climb 1%
- Total ascent
- 401 m
- Net elevation
- +2 m
- GAP factor
- 0.8%
- Longest climb
- 1,230 m at 1.6%
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 11°CTypical temperature
- 19 kphTypical wind
- 5 mmTypical rainfall
- 78Favourability /100
More race details
Is the Mississippi Blues Marathon flat?
Its normalised GAP factor is 0.8% slower than a flat course, with about 401 m of total ascent.
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