3rd Annual ASICS Blue Jean Mile Newport
Date
Tue, May 19, 2026, 6:30 PM EDTDistance
1 Mile
Quick take
Lace up your favorite denim for the ASICS Blue Jean Mile in Newport, a unique event supporting mental health awareness with every stride.
Best for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge
Race feel
- Fun
- Competitive
- Quirky
- For a Cause
Fun
Competitive
Quirky
For a CauseJoin the 3rd Annual ASICS Blue Jean Mile in Newport, a unique event blending speed and style for a meaningful cause. Inspired by Johnny Gregorek's world record in denim, this mile run champions mental health awareness. ASICS, with its "Sound Mind in a Sound Body" ethos, partners with NAMI-RI, inviting all runners to participate. Whether you walk, jog, or sprint, wearing your favorite blue jeans helps break the stigma and start vital conversations. It's a free event, offering a chance to support a cause that truly matters.
What to expect
- Run a unique mile in your favorite blue jeans, embracing both speed and style.
Ready to register?
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
From the organizer
Join us on Tuedsay, May 20, 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 denim—all in an…
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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 everyone—whether 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 20 ⏰ Time: 6:30 PM 🎽 Who Can Participate? Runners of all levels! Walk, jog, or sprint—just 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 mile—just like every conversation—can make an impact. The only rule? Jeans required.