Mississippi Blues Marathon, Half, 10K & 5K

🎶 Race Overview

The 19th Edition of the Mississippi Blues Marathon will start and finish at the Mississippi State Capitol next to the Mississippi Supreme Court. Join us for a morning of Family, Fitness and Fun at the 2026 Mississippi Blues Marathon, Half Marathon, Marathon Relay, 10K, 5K and the BB Kids Half Mile Fun Run. #RunTheBlues

📅 Packet Pick Up & Race Weekend In-Person Registration Information

Friday, February 20, 2026

• Location: Buffalo Peak Outfitters - 4500 I 55 N, #115, Jackson, MS 39211 - 601-366-2557
• Time: 10:30 am – 6:00 pm

Saturday, February 21, 2026

• Race Day Location: Ole Tavern Courtyard, 416 George Street, Jackson, MS 39202 (Across the street from the MS State Supreme Court)
• Time: 5:30am to 7:00am for all events!

🏁 Race Start Area

The Start/Finish area is located on George Street across from the MS State Capitol Green Space. All races will start and finish in the same location on George Street, near the Mississippi State Supreme Court.

• Registration: 5:45am – 7:00 am - Late Packet Pick Up & Registration

🎖️ Athletes' Perks

• Swag: Long Sleeve Quarter Zip Shirts – (Registered Marathon Runners Only). Long Sleeve Technical T-Shirts will be awarded to Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Marathon Relay Team Members.
• Medals: Beautiful 4" BB King Centennial Birthday Celebration Finisher Medals to all athletes in every distance event.
• Goody Bags: Commemorative Mississippi Blues - Visit Jackson Tote Bags
• Food & Drinks: Complimentary plates of Jambalaya, Fresh Fruit, Chips, Snacks, Bottled Water, Bottled Gatorade, Canned Soft Drinks, and Bud Light Beer for athletes over the age of 21 provided by Southern Beverage.

And as a Special Treat, Cup Cakes will be served honoring each and every official finisher!

🎤 About the Blues

People say the blues was born in Mississippi, traveled to Memphis in its youth and grew up in Chicago, but the truth is – the blues never left home. If you’ve never heard the Mississippi blues, you’ve never heard the real thing. The unique Mississippi art form of the blues has long been recognized as the foundation for many of today’s musical styles. The Mississippi Blues Marathon and Half-Marathon honors musicians who have made history over the years, as well as those who continue to shape the sound of blues music today. Check out the links below for more information about the Mississippi blues.

• Explore: the Mississippi Blues Trail to see first-hand how the Blues lived and grew throughout the state.
• Visit: the Delta Blues Museum for a tremendous history of the blues and its Mississippi roots. Nestled in the heart of Clarksdale, Mississippi, the museum is a destination point for blues musicians and fans alike.
• Festival: Clarksdale’s Juke Joint Festival in April offers another great Delta blues experience for visitors with culturally-connected live blues and authentic juke joints.

For more information, visit the race website at Mississippi Blues Marathon.