ASICS Blue Jean Mile
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Charm City Run in partnership with ASICS is proud to host Blue Jean Mile Runs/Walks at all 7 of our store locations.
Our ASICS Blue Jean Mile events will support the National Alliance on Mental Illness Maryland and Delaware (NAMI). Wear your blue jeans and we’ll run or walk a mile together. Post run/walk enjoy drinks, snacks, special discounts and a gift with purchase. Plus, ASICS will donate $5 for every pair of ASICS shoes purchased the day of your store’s event and Charm City Run will match to all go to NAMI.
What is the ASICS Blue Jean Mile?
Johnny Gregorek, an ASICS elite athlete and American middle-distance runner, is the second fastest American to run the mile. But one of his more recent accomplishments and a unique record – the fastest to run a mile in blue jeans - holds a special place in his record books.
In May 2020, Johnny set out to break the world record for the Blue Jean Mile in honor of his brother, Patrick, who lost his battle with mental illness at just 21-years-old in 2019.
Paddy, as he was affectionately referred to by his family, enjoyed running for the fun of it, as Johnny had early on. And Johnny felt Paddy would have enjoyed watching him try to run the mile as fast as possible in a pair of blue jeans.
Blue Jean Mile CCR Store Event Details:
Mental health is as important as physical health.
- Charm City Run Bel Air: Tuesday, May 12th, 6:00 PM at the Store – REGISTER
- Charm City Run Columbia: Thursday, May 14th, 6:00 PM at the Store – REGISTER
- Charm City Run Rehoboth Beach: Saturday, May 16th, TBD at the Store – REGISTER
- Charm City Run Annapolis: Monday, May 18th, 6:00 PM at Chessie’s Wharf – REGISTER
- Charm City Run Fells Point: Wednesday, May 20th, 6:00PM at the Store – REGISTER
- Charm City Run Frederick: Thursday, May 28th, 6:00 PM at Prospect Point Brewery – REGISTER
