4th Annual ASICS Blue Jean Mile Newport

  • Date Tue 19th May 2026
  • Time 6:30PM EDT
  • Location Newport, Rhode Island
  • Price Free
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 1 Mile

Last chance to enter

Race day is fast approaching

Just added

Secure your place early

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your favorite pair of blue jeans for the 4th Annual ASICS Blue Jean Mile in Newport on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 6:30 PM! This unique event combines speed and style with a purpose, as it raises awareness for mental health. Inspired by ASICS elite athlete Johnny Gregorek's record-setting mile run in denim, this year’s event invites runners of all levels to join in, whether you walk, jog, or sprint.

Hosted at Run Newport, located at 16 Long Wharf, Newport, RI 02840, participants can take part in this exciting mile while supporting the National Alliance on Mental Illness Rhode Island Chapter (NAMI-RI). Registration is free, and you can even donate to help further the cause during sign-up. By running in jeans and coming together as a community, we can break the stigma surrounding mental health and spark essential conversations. So grab your jeans, rally your friends, and come run for a reason that truly mattersβ€”because every mile can make a difference!

Organiser's Description

Join us on Tuedsay, May 19, at 6:30 PM for the ASICS Blue Jean Mile at Run Newport - a one-of-a-kind event where speed meets style for a greater purpose.

In 2020, ASICS elite athlete Johnny Gregorek laced up in his favorite pair of blue jeans and set the World Record for the fastest mile ever run in denimall in an effort to raise awareness for mental health. Now, ASICS is carrying that mission forward, inviting runners everywhere to take part in our largest virtual Blue Jean Mile yet while also joining in-person events like this one in Providence.

As a brand built on the ethos of A Sound Mind in a Sound Body, ASICS is committed to supporting mental health, and the Gansett Run Club is proud to partner with the National Alliance on Mental Illness Rhode Island Chapter (NAMI-RI) for this event. During registration, participants will have the opportunity to donate to NAMI-RI and contribute to a cause that affects us all.

Mental health impacts everyonewhether personally or through a loved one. By showing up, running in jeans, and standing together, we help break the stigma and start conversations that can make a difference.

Location: Run Newport, 16 Long Wharf, Newport, RI 02840
Date: Tuesday, May 19
alarm clock Time: 6:30 PM
Who Can Participate? Runners of all levels! Walk, jog, or sprintjust make sure you're rocking a pair of blue jeans.

Participation is FREE! Sign up via RunSignUp, grab your favorite pair of jeans, and meet us at Run Newport!

Come run for a reason, support a cause that matters, and show that every milejust like every conversationcan make an impact. The only rule? Jeans required.

Races

  • 2026 ASICS Blue Jean Mile Newport

    Tue 19th May 2026 (6:30PM EDT)

    Free

  • Virtual 2026 ASICS Blue Jean Mile Newport

    Free

Reviews

Done this event?

First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.

Add a review

Location

Run Newport, 16 Long Wharf, Newport, 02840, RI, United States

Who's In

See who else is doing this event

Be the first

No-one has marked this event as 'Doing' or 'Maybe' yet. Will you be the first?

More from findarace.com

You might like

May 19, 2026

Free