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Mississippi Blues Marathon
Jackson, United States
February 20, 2027Date confirmed
42 km21 km10 km5 km
Kids & Youth RacesRelay+1
USCity Runs & Local Calendar
Running races in Jackson
6 verified events (1 confirmed dates) and 15 races in Jackson with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events61 confirmed dates
Competitions15Races & courses
Distances2.8 - 160.9 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+7,315 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Course Ninja de North Park
Jackson, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km15 km10 km5 km
Nature & Off-RoadCity Run+1
Photo: Luigi936 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Running Between the Vines
Jackson, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km8.05 km5 km
VineyardsNature & Off-Road+1
Photo: Jonathan Beech · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Friday Night Vertical Series
Jackson, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
2.8 km
MountainHigh Altitude+5
Photo: Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Cache Creek Trail Run
Jackson, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
18 km
ForestNature & Off-Road+2
Photo: Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Wyoming Range 100-Mile Endurance Run
Jackson, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
160.93 km
MountainHigh Altitude+4
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
February 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2027 | Mississippi Blues Marathon | Jackson, Mississippi, US | Road Running | 42 km21 km10 km5 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Course Ninja de North Park | Jackson, Tennessee, US | Road Running | 21.1 km15 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Running Between the Vines | Jackson, Michigan, US | Road Running | 21.1 km8.05 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Friday Night Vertical Series | Jackson, New Hampshire, US | Trail Running | 2.8 km |
| Date to be announced | Cache Creek Trail Run | Jackson, Wyoming, US | Trail Running | 18 km |
| Date to be announced | Wyoming Range 100-Mile Endurance Run | Jackson, Wyoming, US | Trail Running | 160.93 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The host city of Jackson (Mississippi, Hinds, United States) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 6 public events and 15 individual races, including 1 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running and Trail Running. Notable events in the selection include Mississippi Blues Marathon, Course Ninja de North Park, and Running Between the Vines.
Race distances span from 2.8 km to 160.9 km, reaching up to +7,315 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Jackson includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in Jackson?
RunningCompass currently lists 6 verified events with 15 individual races in Jackson. A total of 1 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Mississippi Blues Marathon, Course Ninja de North Park, and Running Between the Vines.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Jackson?
Events in Jackson focus on Road Running and Trail Running. Course distances range from 2.8 km entry-level races up to 160.9 km endurance challenges.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Jackson?
The most selective courses in Jackson climb up to +7,315 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in Jackson?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.