17th Annual Grand Blue Mile presented by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Schedule

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Western Gateway Park, Des Moines, IA | Des Moines, IA

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Join one of the largest one-mile community events in the nation – the Grand Blue Mile presented by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield, home of the USATF 1 Mile Championships! Registration includes a commemorative race shirt, and kids 12 & under earn a finisher medal. Don’t miss this incredible celebration of health and fitness in downtown Des Moines!
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Western Gateway Park, Des Moines, IA, United States

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