Road RunningWorld Marathon Majors Qualifier

Mississippi Blues Marathon

Road Running covering 5 km to 42 km with up to 155 m D+ in Jackson (Mississippi, United States)

LocationJackson, Mississippi, United StatesShow on map(32.2988° N, 90.1848° W)
Date & StatusFebruary 20, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +155 m

Mississippi Blues Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Jackson, Mississippi, US focused on Road Running. It is part of World Marathon Majors Qualifier. Key features include Kids & Youth Races, Relay, City Run.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Marathon (42 km, +155 m D+), Marathon (Relay) (42 km, +155 m D+), Half Marathon (21 km, +94 m D+), 10 K (10 km, +45 m D+), and 5 K (5 km, +22 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for February 20, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (runsignup.com).

Official website
Mississippi Blues Marathon in Jackson (Work: "Runners participate in a race in a busy street during a city event with spectators cheering on the sidelines", Photo: Shixart1985, License: CC BY 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Runners participate in a race in a busy street during a city event with spectators cheering on the sidelines" · Photo: Shixart1985 · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 2.0
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Event characteristics

Kids & Youth RacesRelayCity Run

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42 km+155 m177 m - 242 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Marathon (Relay)Road Running42 km+155 m180 m - 245 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21 km+94 m183 m - 222 mLoop courseRoute & profile
10 KRoad Running10 km+45 m186 m - 205 mLoop courseRoute & profile
5 KRoad Running5 km+22 m189 m - 198 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42 km
Elevation gain
+155 m D+
Elevation loss
-155 m D-
Altitude range
177 m - 242 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.7 % / 1.3 %
Course format
Loop course
42 km+155 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS32.2988° N, 90.1848° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 177 m to 242 m above sea level (+155 m D+, -155 m D-)

Peak: 242 m·at 21.9 km·Ø 0.7 %
177 m199 m220 m242 m0 km8.4 km16.8 km25.2 km33.6 km42 km242 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Mississippi Blues Marathon take place?

Mississippi Blues Marathon takes place in Jackson, Mississippi, US (start area at coordinates 32.2988° N, 90.1848° W). The next edition is officially confirmed for February 20, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Mississippi Blues Marathon?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Marathon (42 km, +155 m D+), Marathon (Relay) (42 km, +155 m D+), Half Marathon (21 km, +94 m D+), 10 K (10 km, +45 m D+), and 5 K (5 km, +22 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Mississippi Blues Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +155 m of elevation gain and -155 m of elevation loss, ranging between 177 m and 242 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Mississippi Blues Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (runsignup.com).