Mississippi Blues Marathon, Half, 10K & 5K
- Date Sat 22nd February 2025
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location Jackson, Mississippi
- Price $22.20 - $255.40
- Races 10 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
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Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the 18th edition of the Mississippi Blues Marathon, taking place on Saturday, February 22, 2025, in the vibrant city of Jackson, Mississippi! This exhilarating event will start and finish at the historic Mississippi State Capitol, right next to the Supreme Court. Runners of all ages can participate in a variety of race distances including the full marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K, along with a special BB Kids Half Mile Fun Run. This year’s celebration is extra special as it honors the centennial birthdays of two legendary figures, BB King and Medgar Evers, who have left an indelible mark on music and culture.
Join fellow fitness enthusiasts for a morning filled with family, fun, and fitness as you run through the streets of Jackson. Participants will receive a stunning finisher medal commemorating the BB King Centennial Birthday Celebration, along with long sleeve shirts and a unique tote bag. After the race, enjoy complimentary jambalaya, fresh fruit, snacks, and even cupcakes to celebrate the lives of these iconic figures. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich blues culture of Mississippi while challenging yourself in an inspiring and festive environment. Mark your calendars
Join fellow fitness enthusiasts for a morning filled with family, fun, and fitness as you run through the streets of Jackson. Participants will receive a stunning finisher medal commemorating the BB King Centennial Birthday Celebration, along with long sleeve shirts and a unique tote bag. After the race, enjoy complimentary jambalaya, fresh fruit, snacks, and even cupcakes to celebrate the lives of these iconic figures. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich blues culture of Mississippi while challenging yourself in an inspiring and festive environment. Mark your calendars
Organiser's Description
THE 18TH EDITION OF THE MISSISSIPPI BLUES MARATHON WILL START AND FINISH AT THE MISSISSIPPI STATE CAPITOL NEXT TO THE MISSISSIPPISUPREME COURT. AS A SPECIAL TREAT FOR THE 2025 EVENT, WE WILL BE CELEBRATING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF BOTH MR. BB KING AND MR. MEDGAR EVERS. THESE TWO GIANTS FROM MISSISSIPPI CHANGED THE CULTURE AND MUSIC FOR GENERATIONS LEADING UP TO THIS CENTENNIALCELEBRATIONS. JOIN US FOR A MORNING OF FAMILY, FITNESS AND FUN AT THE 2015 MISSISSIPPI BLUES MARATHON, HALF MARATHON, 10K, 5K AND THE BB KIDS HALF MILE FUN RUN. #RUNTHEBLUES
PACKET PICK UP & RACE WEEKEND IN-PERSON REGISTRATION INFORMATION
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2025
RACE PACKET PICKUP AND NEW RACE REGISTRATION
NEW 2025 LOCATION FOR RACE PACKET PICK-UP AND REGISTRATION IS COMING SOON! PLEASE STAY TUNED!
11:00 AM 6:00 PM
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2025
RACE DAY - OLE TAVERN COURTYARD, 416 GEORGE STREET, JACKSON, MS 39202 (ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE MS STATE SUPREME COURT)
5:45AM TO 10:00AM FOR ALL EVENTS!
RACE START AREA: MISSISSIPPI CAPITOL EAST PLAZA GREEN SPACE 500 HIGH STREET, JACKSON, MS 39201
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
5:45AM 7:20 AM - LATE PACKET PICK UP & REGISTRATION
ATHLETES AT THE 2025 EVENT RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING:
LONG SLEEVE QUARTER ZIP SHIRTS (REGISTERED MARATHON RUNNERS ONLY). LONG SLEEVE TECHNICAL T-SHIRTS WILL BE AWARDED TO OUR,
HALF MARATHON, 10K, 5K, MARATHON RELAY TEAM MEMBERS.
BEAUTIFUL 4" BB KING CENTENNIAL BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION FINISHER MEDALS TO ALL ATHLETES IN EVERY DISTANCE EVENT.
COMMEMORATIVE MISSISSIPPI BLUES - VISIT JACKSON TOTE BAGS
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 BOTH MR. BB KING & MR. MEDGAR EVERS ON THEIR CENTENNIAL BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS TO EACH 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 YOUVE NEVER HEARD THE MISSISSIPPI BLUES, YOUVE NEVER HEARD THE REAL THING. THE UNIQUE MISSISSIPPI ART
FORM OF THE BLUES HAS LONG BEEN RECOGNIZED AS THE FOUNDATION FOR MANY OF TODAYS 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 THE BLUES MUSIC TODAY. CHECK OUT THE LINKS BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE
MISSISSIPPI BLUES.
EXPLORE THE MISSISSIPPI BLUES TRAIL [http://www.msbluestrail.org/] TO SEE FIRST-HAND HOW THE BLUES LIVED AND GREW THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
THE DELTA BLUES MUSEUM [http://www.deltabluesmuseum.org/] OFFERS 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. CLARKSDALES JUKE JOINT FESTIVAL [http://www.jukejointfestival.com/] IN APRIL OFFERS
ANOTHER GREAT DELTA BLUES EXPERIENCE FOR VISITORS WITH CULTURALLY-CONNECTED LIVE BLUES AND AUTHENTIC JUKE JOINTS.
PACKET PICK UP & RACE WEEKEND IN-PERSON REGISTRATION INFORMATION
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2025
RACE PACKET PICKUP AND NEW RACE REGISTRATION
NEW 2025 LOCATION FOR RACE PACKET PICK-UP AND REGISTRATION IS COMING SOON! PLEASE STAY TUNED!
11:00 AM 6:00 PM
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2025
RACE DAY - OLE TAVERN COURTYARD, 416 GEORGE STREET, JACKSON, MS 39202 (ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE MS STATE SUPREME COURT)
5:45AM TO 10:00AM FOR ALL EVENTS!
RACE START AREA: MISSISSIPPI CAPITOL EAST PLAZA GREEN SPACE 500 HIGH STREET, JACKSON, MS 39201
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
5:45AM 7:20 AM - LATE PACKET PICK UP & REGISTRATION
ATHLETES AT THE 2025 EVENT RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING:
LONG SLEEVE QUARTER ZIP SHIRTS (REGISTERED MARATHON RUNNERS ONLY). LONG SLEEVE TECHNICAL T-SHIRTS WILL BE AWARDED TO OUR,
HALF MARATHON, 10K, 5K, MARATHON RELAY TEAM MEMBERS.
BEAUTIFUL 4" BB KING CENTENNIAL BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION FINISHER MEDALS TO ALL ATHLETES IN EVERY DISTANCE EVENT.
COMMEMORATIVE MISSISSIPPI BLUES - VISIT JACKSON TOTE BAGS
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 BOTH MR. BB KING & MR. MEDGAR EVERS ON THEIR CENTENNIAL BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS TO EACH 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 YOUVE NEVER HEARD THE MISSISSIPPI BLUES, YOUVE NEVER HEARD THE REAL THING. THE UNIQUE MISSISSIPPI ART
FORM OF THE BLUES HAS LONG BEEN RECOGNIZED AS THE FOUNDATION FOR MANY OF TODAYS 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 THE BLUES MUSIC TODAY. CHECK OUT THE LINKS BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE
MISSISSIPPI BLUES.
EXPLORE THE MISSISSIPPI BLUES TRAIL [http://www.msbluestrail.org/] TO SEE FIRST-HAND HOW THE BLUES LIVED AND GREW THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
THE DELTA BLUES MUSEUM [http://www.deltabluesmuseum.org/] OFFERS 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. CLARKSDALES JUKE JOINT FESTIVAL [http://www.jukejointfestival.com/] IN APRIL OFFERS
ANOTHER GREAT DELTA BLUES EXPERIENCE FOR VISITORS WITH CULTURALLY-CONNECTED LIVE BLUES AND AUTHENTIC JUKE JOINTS.
Races
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MS Blues Marathon
Incl. $7.00 Fee & Quarter Zip Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Sat 22nd February 2025 (7:30AM EST)
$107.00
The MS Blues Marathon will start & finish on George Street near the East Capitol Green Space between the Sillers Building and the Supreme Court. -
MS Blues Half Marathon
Incl. $6.40 Fee & Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Sat 22nd February 2025 (7:30AM EST)
$96.40
The MS Blues Marathon will start & finish on George Street near the East Capitol Green Space between the Sillers Building and the Supreme Court. -
Quarter Note Marathon (10K)
Incl. $4.30 Fee & Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Sat 22nd February 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$59.30
The MS Blues Marathon will start & finish on George Street near the East Capitol Green Space between the Sillers Building and the Supreme Court. -
5k
Incl. $3.70 Fee & Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Sat 22nd February 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$48.70
The MS Blues Marathon will start & finish on George Street near the East Capitol Green Space between the Sillers Building and the Supreme Court. -
Marathon Relay
Incl. $15.40 Fee & Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Sat 22nd February 2025 (7:30AM EST)
$255.40
5 person relay team The MS Blues Marathon will start & finish on George Street near the East Capitol Green Space between the Sillers Building and the Supreme Court. -
Virtual Marathon
Incl. $4.30 Fee & Long Sleeve T-Shirt
$59.30
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Virtual Half Marathon
Incl. $3.70 Fee & Long Sleeve T-Shirt
$48.70
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Virtual 10K
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Long Sleeve T-Shirt
$43.40
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Virtual 5K
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Long Sleeve T-Shirt
$38.10
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BB Kids Mini Marathon (Half Mile Fun Run)
Incl. $2.20 Fee & Kids T-Shirt
Sat 22nd February 2025 (10:00AM EST)
$22.20
Parents can run with kids at no charge The MS Blues Marathon will start & finish on George Street near the East Capitol Green Space between the Sillers Building and the Supreme Court.
Mississippi Blues Marathon, Half, 10K & 5K