Interesting Facts

The current world record for the mile run is 3:43.13 set by Hicham El Guerrouj in 1999.

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Corporate Challenge

The Grand Blue Mile corporate challenge offers employers and employees alike an opportunity to showcase their commitment to work-based wellness.

As part of the corporate challenge, the organization with the fastest 3 male runners and the organization with the fastest 3 female runners, will each be awarded a “traveling” trophy, and a year’s worth of bragging rights!

What’s more? The overall top 10 men and top 10 women corporate challenge participants will be invited to compete on behalf of their organization at the historic Drake Relays.

Ready to represent? Simply select or write in your affiliation during registration, it’s that easy!

2011 Corporate Challenge Champions

Men’s Team: Wells Fargo
Women’s Team:  Principal Financial Group
Men’s Street Run: Martin Popp, Nationwide/Allied Insurance
Women’s Street Run: Casey Owens, Des Moines International Airport
Men’s Stadium Invite: Jeff Grassmeyer, Waukee Community Schools
Women’s Stadium Invite: Ashley Tollakson, Hartung & Schroeder LLP

 

2010 Stadium Invite Champion Martin Popp celebrates the victory with his family.

 

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