In addition to hosting the USATF 1 Mile Road Championships, the Grand Blue Mile presented by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield also features one of the nation’s largest timed road mile races. Held on the same record-eligible course just prior to the professional championships, this community event welcomes thousands of participants of all ages and abilities. The community race helps celebrate health, fitness, and the sport of running while adding to the electric atmosphere leading into the championship races.
The Grand Blue Mile, presented by Wellmark, is part of a weeklong celebration with the Drake Relays — America’s Athletic Classic. With more than a century of legacy and history, the Drake Relays represent one of the most storied traditions in track & field, making the Grand Blue Mile a unique showcase that connects community participation with world-class competition.