Challenging course through downtown Jackson, MS.

Mississippi Blues Marathon Half 10K 5K

Human Interest Story

The Mississippi Blues Marathon and half-marathon is sold out and registration has closed.

Mississippi Blues Marathon Sold Out

The Mississippi Blues should be the biggest yet with runners from forty-seven states and ten countries running through Jackson on January 5.

What You Need to Know About the Mississippi Blues Marathon

Post-Race Review/ Results

Times rise in heat, humidity and wind

Jerry White was emetic shortly after crossing the Mississippi Blues finish line as the top runner from the area with a time of over 3 hours. Even Richard Kessio of Kenya notched the slowest winning time since  the inaugural year in 2008 with his time of 2 hours 20 minutes and 28 seconds.

Mississippi Blues Marathon Grueling Test

Richard Kessio, 37 from Kenya, pumped his fist in the air when asked to describe his final push to win the Mississippi Blues Marathon in just over 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results