Blue Jean Mile

Join Us for the Blue Jean Mile – Tuesday, May 19th

Asics and Fleet Feet invite you to lace up and show up for a unique and meaningful event: the Blue Jean Mile. We encourage all participants to don their favorite denim—be it jeans, jorts, a denim jacket, faux-denim running shorts, or any creative interpretation thereof. While wearing denim is not required, we hope you’ll join us in embracing the spirit of the event with your best denim.

Held annually in cities across the country, the Blue Jean Mile is more than just a fun run—it’s a nationwide movement to raise awareness and advocate for mental health. The concept is simple yet powerful: run a mile in blue jeans to show solidarity with those facing mental health challenges.

This heartfelt tradition was inspired by Johnny Gregorek, a former elite miler for Asics and one of the top runners in the United States. In 2019, Johnny lost his brother, Patrick ("Paddy"), to mental illness. Wanting to honor Paddy’s memory, Johnny ran a mile in blue jeans—something he imagined would have made his brother smile.

To learn more about Johnny, Paddy, and the mission behind the Blue Jean Mile, please click here.

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