Presented by Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield in downtown Des Moines, the Grand Blue Mile is the Midwest’s premier community street run for all ages and abilities. Held annually since 2010, the Grand Blue Mile has hosted more than 35,000 participants from 36 states, six countries, and four continents. This year, there will be another chance to see a World Record set as the USATF 1-Mile Road Championships closes out the Grand Blue Mile. This marks the eighth consecutive year that national champions will be crowned for the 1-Mile Road Championships in Des Moines for both men and women.