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Mississippi > Mississippi Blues Marathon & Half
Marathon
Jackson, MS
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Date
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Event
Details
Now marking its second annual running as the Mississippi Blues Marathon
& Half Marathon, this 26.2- and 13.1-mile race through the city
streets of the state's capital city of Jackson actually traces its
roots back to the mid-1970s, when the first Mississippi Marathon was
run through portions of Jackson as well as the surrounding towns and
neighborhoods. After the race was later moved to the state's Natchez
Trace area, race organizers in Jackson two years ago re-branded and
re-energized their own city's marathon and half marathon event around
the native music of the state and the region, and the Mississippi Blues
race was born.
The updated version of the race takes place all within the city of
Jackson, along an out-and-back course that starts and finishes in the
city's historic Fondren district, a vibrant intown area that's home to
a mix of businesses, restaurants and residential neighborhoods. From
there, the course winds through downtown neighborhoods and tree-lined
streets like those through Bellhaven, where runners run past the home
of legendary Southern writer (and Mississippi native) Eudora Welty.
Along the race route, runners also pass by two of Jackson's college
campuses, including Millsaps College and Bellhaven College, and run the
part of the city known as Flowood before heading back up along
Pinehurst and Riverside Drive toward the finish line back in the
Fondren district. Though there are some flat stretches along the
course, much of the race is hilly and challenging, race organizers add,
especially around the half-way point in the race as well as around mile
markers 10 and 11. The terrain for the race is paved surfaces
throughout, along the city streets of Jackson.
More than 1,400 runners from 41 states around the country took part in
the race's inaugural running in 2008, and the field is limited to 3,000
for its January 2009 running, which will also include a kids' marathon
mile race as well as a relay race for corporate-sponsored teams.
Race
Weather & Climate
Located near the center of the southern half of the state, the city of
Jackson typically experiences cool to cold weather conditions in the
mid-winter season, with relatively high precipitation (both frozen and
wet) compared to most of the rest of the year. In January, average
monthly temperatures range between 55°F and 35°F, while
precipitation amounts average around 5.67 inches for the month.
Fees
$50 for the half marathon, if registered by August 31, 2009
$60 between September 1 - November 30
$70 after Nov. 30
$90 at the race expo
Registration
To sign up for the winter 2010 running of the Mississippi Blues
Marathon or Half Marathon, register online at MarathonGuide.com.
Website
www.msbluesmarathon.com
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