Mississippi River Marathon
Race Date
Feb 7, 2026
Location
Greenville, MS
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, February 7, 2026
- Location
- Greenville, Mississippi
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 26.2M, 5K run
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 4,081
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.2%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
MS25002MS · Mississippi River Half Marathon 2025
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Quality Score
Standout7813 years running
~143 finishers a year
shrinking
24% returning runners
USATF certified · 3 timing sources
runners from 20 states
winner 1:29:01
typical high 61°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
43°
Afternoon (High)
61°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
77%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 4,081 finishers actually crossed the line across 13 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
4,081
Median time
2:32:29
Latest turnout
132
States
48
Turnout by year
2018–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the Mississippi River Marathon?
The Mississippi River Marathon is held on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
Where does the Mississippi River Marathon take place?
It takes place in Greenville, Mississippi.
What distances does the Mississippi River Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 26.2M, 5K run.
Is the Mississippi River Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Mississippi River Marathon is a rolling hills, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the Mississippi River Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 4,081 runners who have completed the Mississippi River Marathon.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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