Blue Jean Mile | ASICS x Fleet Feet Montclair

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

Whether you’re running late for your flight or being led on a high-speed chase by your toddler, running in blue jeans happens sometimes. It’s usually not fun, and it’s definitely not on purpose. But by adjusting your expectations and surrounding yourself with your best running buddies, you can actually have a blast running the Blue Jean Mile. Plus, you’re raising awareness (and funds) for a great cause.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Event Details

• When: Sunday, May 19, 5PM
• Where: Hurrell Field Track, Glen Ridge
• Beneficiary: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 100% of the proceeds will be donated to NAMI.
• Post-Run Fun: Stay for the post-run hangout and tacos, 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 Patrick’s 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 Patrick’s sense of humor with Gregorek’s 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 Patrick’s name and, of course, his Levi’s 501 jeans, Gregorek ran a blazing 4:06 mile and broke the world record. More importantly, he raised over $14,000 in the process.

🔗 More Information

For more details, visit the race link: Blue Jean Mile | ASICS x Fleet Feet Montclair