Our annual poll is now live!
Which races deserve the top spot in each state for 2026?
Our annual poll is now live!
Which races deserve the top spot in each state for 2026?
Mississippi has 6 active marathons this year. Races are most common in February, November, and August. Course terrain for these courses is most often rolling hills or very flat. Typical race day temperatures range from 45°F to 76°F.
Popular races include the Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon, Mississippi Blues Marathon, and Mississippi River Marathon. 6 certified courses can be great Boston qualifier options. Races with the best Boston qualifying percentages include the Tupelo Marathon — 15.3% BQ and Stennis Space Center Marathon — 14.0% BQ.
| Mississippi Marathons |
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PR Score
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Mississippi River MarathonGreenville, MS02/07/2026 |  Mostly Flat 109 Finishers |
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Mississippi Blues MarathonJackson, MS02/20/2027 |  Rolling Hills237 Finishers |
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Run the Rainbow for Childrens MarathonJackson, MS03/21/2026 | Rolling Hills83 Finishers |
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Tupelo MarathonTupelo, MS08/31/2025 | Rolling Hills72 Finishers |
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Stennis Space Center MarathonOcean Springs, MS11/28/2026 |  Very Flat57 Finishers |
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Mississippi Gulf Coast MarathonBiloxi, MS12/13/2026 | Very Flat766 Finishers |
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