Mississippi Blues Marathon
Jackson, United States of America · Wednesday 30 June 2027
The Mississippi Blues Marathon is an annual long-distance running event held in Jackson, Mississippi. Since its inception in January 2008, it has taken place on a course that starts and finishes near notable landmarks such as the Mississippi State Capitol and, in some years, the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium. The event offers several race distances, including marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, relay options, and a kids' run.
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Adjusted Time
4:27:05
Time difference: +27.1 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain189m
Elevation High115m
Elevation Low82m
Weather Forecast
High34°C
Low24°C
Chance of Rain5%
How hard is Mississippi Blues Marathon?
Very Difficultharder than 81% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Mississippi Blues Marathon plays about 26 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #221 hardest of 1150 marathons we analyse, and #128 of 575 in United States of America. Use the calculator above to see the exact adjusted time for your own goal pace.
What will you run at Mississippi Blues Marathon?
Estimated finish times on this course versus the same effort on an average road marathon, based on its elevation, surface, and expected race-day temperature.
| Average-course time | On Mississippi Blues Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 3:15:27 | +15:27 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:51:02 | +21:02 |
| 4:00:00 | 4:27:05 | +27:05 |
| 4:30:00 | 5:03:32 | +33:32 |
| 5:00:00 | 5:40:22 | +40:22 |
| 5:30:00 | 6:17:35 | +47:35 |
| 6:00:00 | 6:55:09 | +55:09 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Mississippi Blues Marathon 2027 Course Analysis
Mississippi Blues Marathon is a full marathon held in Jackson, United States of America. It is scheduled for Wednesday 30 June 2027. The course is run on road surface with 189m of total climbing, with its high point near 115m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Mississippi Blues Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 189m of total climbing, this is a gently undulating course. The elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't greatly affect your pacing.
Expected Race Day Weather
Based on historical weather data for June, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Hot conditions are expected, with temperatures between 24°C and 34°C. Heat is one of the biggest performance factors in distance running - for every degree above 15°C, finish times can slow by roughly 1-2%. Extra hydration and a conservative start are strongly recommended. There is a low chance of rain (5%), so dry conditions are likely.
Surface Type: Road
Mississippi Blues Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for racing. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for a personal best.
Looking for an easier marathon or a tougher challenge? You can also compare Mississippi Blues Marathon against other marathons to find the right race for your goals.
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