Blue Jean Mile | ASICS x Fleet Feet
- Date Tue 13th May 2025
- Time 7:00PM EDT
- Location Ypsilanti, Michigan
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
- Distances 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join us for the uplifting Blue Jean Mile on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw! This unique community event, hosted by Fleet Feet and ASICS, invites participants to run or walk a mile in blue jeans, all while raising awareness for mental health resources and advocacy. The event originated in 2020 when professional ASICS runner Johnny Gregorek aimed to break the record for the fastest mile in denim, honoring his late brother, Patrick, who faced the challenges of mental illness.
As we lace up our sneakers and don our denim, we come together to foster conversations about mental health, supported by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Washtenaw County, who will be present to share valuable resources. The Blue Jean Mile embodies the spirit of community and resilience, reminding us that overcoming discomfort—whether it's running in jeans or discussing mental health—is a crucial step towards healing. Everyone is welcome to participate, show support, or simply walk alongside friends and family. So grab your jeans, gather your loved ones, and let’s stride forward together for mental health!
As we lace up our sneakers and don our denim, we come together to foster conversations about mental health, supported by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Washtenaw County, who will be present to share valuable resources. The Blue Jean Mile embodies the spirit of community and resilience, reminding us that overcoming discomfort—whether it's running in jeans or discussing mental health—is a crucial step towards healing. Everyone is welcome to participate, show support, or simply walk alongside friends and family. So grab your jeans, gather your loved ones, and let’s stride forward together for mental health!
Organiser's Description
Join Fleet Feet and ASICS for the Blue Jean Mile a community-focused event to raise awareness about mental health resources and advocacy.
The Blue Jean Mile is just as it sounds run or walk a mile in a pair of blue jeans. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) [https://www.nami.org/] of Washtenaw County will be on-site to speak about the organization, mental health resources, and how they support communities.
The Blue Jean Mile [https://www.fleetfeet.com/blog/what-is-the-blue-jean-mile-and-how-can-you-run-one] started in 2020 when professional ASICS runner Johnny Gregorek decided he was going to break the record for the fastest mile run in blue jeans. He was doing this in honor of his late brother, Patrick, who lost his life to suicide in 2019 after living with mental illness. This has become a powerful event demonstrating the importance of community and conversation about mental health.
Running or walking in a pair of jeans can be uncomfortable. So can talking about mental health. Moving through that discomfort and talking about mental health can allow people around you to support you and be a step forward on the path towards healing. The Blue Jean Mile is about moving through the discomfort in community with each other and serves as a reminder that we are not alone.
Whether walking, running, or showing support, ALL are welcome! Grab your blue jeans and your running shoes and join us as we move together for mental health!
The Blue Jean Mile is just as it sounds run or walk a mile in a pair of blue jeans. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) [https://www.nami.org/] of Washtenaw County will be on-site to speak about the organization, mental health resources, and how they support communities.
The Blue Jean Mile [https://www.fleetfeet.com/blog/what-is-the-blue-jean-mile-and-how-can-you-run-one] started in 2020 when professional ASICS runner Johnny Gregorek decided he was going to break the record for the fastest mile run in blue jeans. He was doing this in honor of his late brother, Patrick, who lost his life to suicide in 2019 after living with mental illness. This has become a powerful event demonstrating the importance of community and conversation about mental health.
Running or walking in a pair of jeans can be uncomfortable. So can talking about mental health. Moving through that discomfort and talking about mental health can allow people around you to support you and be a step forward on the path towards healing. The Blue Jean Mile is about moving through the discomfort in community with each other and serves as a reminder that we are not alone.
Whether walking, running, or showing support, ALL are welcome! Grab your blue jeans and your running shoes and join us as we move together for mental health!
Blue Jean Mile | ASICS x Fleet Feet
