Iowa · 1 Mile (recreational · competitive · and USATF elite divisions)
Grand Blue Mile
Grand Blue Mile is a 1 Mile (recreational, competitive and and USATF elite divisions) event held in Des Moines, Iowa. It is usually held in April; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 3,700 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- April
- Location
- Des Moines, IA
- Field size
- ~3,700 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- April (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Distances
- 1 Mile (recreational, competitive, and USATF elite divisions)
- Field size
- About 3,700 runners
- Course
- Flat
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- grandbluemile.com
About the Grand Blue Mile
Held during Drake Relays week, this downtown Des Moines street mile combines recreational waves of thousands with an elite USATF national championship featuring world-class milers.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Hosts the USATF 1 Mile Road Championships; a men's road mile record was set at the 2026 edition; over 50,000 participants since 2010
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Grand Blue Mile: common questions
- When is the Grand Blue Mile?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in April. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Grand Blue Mile held?
- In Des Moines, Iowa.
- What distances does the Grand Blue Mile offer?
- 1 Mile (recreational, competitive and and USATF elite divisions).
- How many people run the Grand Blue Mile?
- About 3,700 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Grand Blue Mile?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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