# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 17th Annual Grand Blue Mile presented by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 21 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Join one of the largest one-mile community events in the nation – the Grand Blue Mile presented by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield, home of the USATF 1 Mile Championships! Registration includes a commemorative race shirt, and kids 12 & under earn a finisher medal. Don’t miss this incredible celebration of health and fitness in downtown Des Moines!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/17th-annual-grand-blue-mile-presented-by-wellmark-blue-cross-and-blue-shield/200028868523633
- **Event Categories**: sports, health-wellness, kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 191

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Des Moines
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Western Gateway Park, Des Moines, IA
- **lat**: 41.58525
- **long**: -93.63402
- **full address**: Western Gateway Park, Des Moines, IA, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: 17th Annual Grand Blue Mile presented by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/6287c075dba258d3d47dbde05b8af2417f6186019ef65012c4d9244fe59b74d6-rimg-w850-h315-dc7990a7-gmir?v=1776753339

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 17th Annual Grand Blue Mile presented by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield being held?
  - **A:** 17th Annual Grand Blue Mile presented by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield takes place on Tue, 21 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 21 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Western Gateway Park, Des Moines, IA, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 17th Annual Grand Blue Mile presented by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield?
  - **A:** 17th Annual Grand Blue Mile presented by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield is organized by Grand Blue Mile.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 17th Annual Grand Blue Mile presented by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Des Moines, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 190+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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