Blue Jean Mile | ASICS x Fleet Feet Montclair
Sunday, May 18, 2025
Past event
10:00 AM EDT
Glen Ridge, New Jersey
$6.30–$11.60 · 2 races
1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the inspiring Blue Jean Mile event on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Hurrell Field Track in Glen Ridge, Essex! This exciting family-friendly gathering celebrates mental health awareness while encouraging participants of all ages and paces to lace up their sneakers. The Blue Jean Mile, a unique race that combines fun and purpose, raises vital funds for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).
The event, starting at 10 AM, invites everyone to participate in this one-mile challenge, showcasing the spirit of community while honoring mental health advocacy. After the race, enjoy a vibrant post-run hangout featuring delicious brunch tacos and refreshing Athletic Brewing sips, all courtesy of ASICS. The Blue Jean Mile has a heartwarming backstory, originated by professional runner Johnny Gregorek, who first attempted to break the record for the fastest mile run in blue jeans in memory of his late brother. With 100% of proceeds going to NAMI, this event not only promises a fun-filled day but also plays a crucial role in raising awareness and support for mental health. Don’t miss out on this uplifting occasion—come out, have fun, and make a difference!
The event, starting at 10 AM, invites everyone to participate in this one-mile challenge, showcasing the spirit of community while honoring mental health advocacy. After the race, enjoy a vibrant post-run hangout featuring delicious brunch tacos and refreshing Athletic Brewing sips, all courtesy of ASICS. The Blue Jean Mile has a heartwarming backstory, originated by professional runner Johnny Gregorek, who first attempted to break the record for the fastest mile run in blue jeans in memory of his late brother. With 100% of proceeds going to NAMI, this event not only promises a fun-filled day but also plays a crucial role in raising awareness and support for mental health. Don’t miss out on this uplifting occasion—come out, have fun, and make a difference!
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Blue Jean Mile Adult Registration
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Entries closed10:00 AM EDT
$11.60
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Blue Jean Mile Kids Registration
Incl. $1.30 Fee
Entries closed10:00 AM EDT
$6.30
Organiser's description
Mental health doesnt always look the way we expectand it doesnt discriminate. It touches our friends, our families, our teammates, and ourselves. Thats why were proud to lace up, zip up, and show up for the Blue Jean Mile, raising funds for NAMIthe National Alliance on Mental Illness.
FLEET FEET MONTCLAIR X ASICS BLUE JEAN MILE
THIS IS A FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT! ALL PEOPLE AND PACES ARE WELCOMED!
WHEN: Sunday, May 18, 10 AM
WHERE: Hurrell Field Track, GlenRidge
BENEFICIARY: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI),100% of the proceeds will be donated to NAMI.
Stay for the post-run hangout, brunch tacos, and Athletic Brewing sips courtesy of ASICS!
THE HISTORY OF THE BLUE JEAN MILE:
The Blue Jean Mile is the brainchild of professional middle-distance runner, Johnny Gregorek. In May 2020, when all races and competitions were put on pause, Gregorek was itching for a meaningful challenge. Gregorek wanted to push himself physically while also honoring and celebrating the life of his late brother, Patrick. So Gregorek, with Patricks memory on his mind, decided to try and break the record for the fastest mile run in a pair of blue jeans.
To Gregorek, running a mile in blue jeans seemed like the perfect way to blend Patricks sense of humor with Gregoreks own life and livelihood. He teamed up with NAMI-NYC to raise money and awareness for mental health, all while chasing down the blue jean mile record, which at the time was a jaw-dropping 4:11.
Armed with a pair of custom, denim-accented ASICS spikes inscribed with Patricks name and, of course, his Levis 501 jeans, Gregorek ran a blazing 4:06 mile and broke the world record. More importantly, he raised over $14,000 in the process
FLEET FEET MONTCLAIR X ASICS BLUE JEAN MILE
THIS IS A FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT! ALL PEOPLE AND PACES ARE WELCOMED!
WHEN: Sunday, May 18, 10 AM
WHERE: Hurrell Field Track, GlenRidge
BENEFICIARY: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI),100% of the proceeds will be donated to NAMI.
Stay for the post-run hangout, brunch tacos, and Athletic Brewing sips courtesy of ASICS!
THE HISTORY OF THE BLUE JEAN MILE:
The Blue Jean Mile is the brainchild of professional middle-distance runner, Johnny Gregorek. In May 2020, when all races and competitions were put on pause, Gregorek was itching for a meaningful challenge. Gregorek wanted to push himself physically while also honoring and celebrating the life of his late brother, Patrick. So Gregorek, with Patricks memory on his mind, decided to try and break the record for the fastest mile run in a pair of blue jeans.
To Gregorek, running a mile in blue jeans seemed like the perfect way to blend Patricks sense of humor with Gregoreks own life and livelihood. He teamed up with NAMI-NYC to raise money and awareness for mental health, all while chasing down the blue jean mile record, which at the time was a jaw-dropping 4:11.
Armed with a pair of custom, denim-accented ASICS spikes inscribed with Patricks name and, of course, his Levis 501 jeans, Gregorek ran a blazing 4:06 mile and broke the world record. More importantly, he raised over $14,000 in the process
Location
540 Belleville Ave, Glen Ridge, 07028, NJ, United States
Blue Jean Mile | ASICS x Fleet Feet Montclair
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