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
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Event summary
Get ready for a unique running experience at the 4th Annual ASICS Blue Jean Mile in Newport on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 6:30 PM! This exciting event combines speed, style, and a commitment to mental health awareness as participants don their favorite pairs of blue jeans for a mile-long race. Inspired by ASICS elite athlete Johnny Gregorek's world record run in denim, this year's Blue Jean Mile aims to raise awareness and support for mental health, partnering with the National Alliance on Mental Illness Rhode Island Chapter (NAMI-RI).
Join runners of all levels at Run Newport, located at 16 Long Wharf, Newport, RI 02840, and be part of a movement that encourages conversations around mental health. Whether you choose to walk, jog, or sprint, the only requirement is to sport your jeans and have fun! Registration is free, and participants will have the opportunity to make a donation to NAMI-RI, contributing to a cause that impacts everyone. So lace up your running shoes, pull on those jeans, and come out for a memorable evening where every mile counts towards making a difference!
Join runners of all levels at Run Newport, located at 16 Long Wharf, Newport, RI 02840, and be part of a movement that encourages conversations around mental health. Whether you choose to walk, jog, or sprint, the only requirement is to sport your jeans and have fun! Registration is free, and participants will have the opportunity to make a donation to NAMI-RI, contributing to a cause that impacts everyone. So lace up your running shoes, pull on those jeans, and come out for a memorable evening where every mile counts towards making 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.
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.
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