DES MOINES, Iowa — More than 2,500 runners took part in the 8th Annual Grand Blue Mile on April 25 in Downtown Des Moines' Western Gateway. This year's event included the prestigious Men's & Women's USATF 1 Mile Road Championships along with the Grand Blue Mile's recreational and competitive divisions and the Mascot Madness Charity Challenge.
USATF 1 Mile Road Championships
More than 35 elite milers from across the country traveled to Des Moines to vie for a national title and a share of the championship prize purse.
· 2017 Men's USATF 1 Mile Road Championship
Clayton Murphy finished on top out of the 19 men's competitors, setting a course record with a finish time of 3:59.