Blue Jean Mile
- Date Fri 2nd May 2025
- Time 6:30PM EDT
- Location Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your shoes and don your favorite pair of blue jeans for the exciting Blue Jean Mile, taking place on Friday, May 2nd, 2025, in the vibrant town of Chapel Hill, Orange. This unique event is not just about speed but also about honoring the memory of Patrick Gregork, who lost his battle with mental illness. In a heartfelt tribute, his brother, ASICS athlete Johnny Gregork, inspired this event, encouraging participants to run a mile in their blue jeans while promoting mental fitness and community support.
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to engage with your community, the Blue Jean Mile has something for everyone! With different heats catering to various paces, you’ll have the chance to challenge yourself and cheer on fellow participants. After the race, enjoy treats and goodies as you celebrate the spirit of camaraderie and mental wellness. Join us in Chapel Hill for a day full of fun, fitness, and meaningful connections!
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to engage with your community, the Blue Jean Mile has something for everyone! With different heats catering to various paces, you’ll have the chance to challenge yourself and cheer on fellow participants. After the race, enjoy treats and goodies as you celebrate the spirit of camaraderie and mental wellness. Join us in Chapel Hill for a day full of fun, fitness, and meaningful connections!
Organiser's Description
In May 2020, Johnny Gregork, ASICS athlete, set out to break the world record for the Blue Jean Mile in honor of his brother, Patrick, who lost his battle with mental illness at just 21-years-old in 2019. Paddy, as he was affectionately referred to by his family, enjoyed running for the fun of it, as Johnny had early on. And Johnny felt Paddy would have enjoyed watching him try to run the mile as fast as possible in a pair of blue jeans.
Join Fleet Feet Carrboro and ASICS for a local Blue Jean Mile to support our community's mental fitness. Come out to the track in your fastest blue jeans and work on your mental fitness!
We will have different heats for different paces so that we can cheer each other on! Stick around for treats and goodies after.
Join Fleet Feet Carrboro and ASICS for a local Blue Jean Mile to support our community's mental fitness. Come out to the track in your fastest blue jeans and work on your mental fitness!
We will have different heats for different paces so that we can cheer each other on! Stick around for treats and goodies after.
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