Grand Blue Mile
Grand Blue Mile is a running race on April 20, 2027 in Des Moines, IA, with an entry fee of $10.
- Date
- April 20, 2027 (271 days to go)
- Price
- $10
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
presented by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
64°
Typical Low
42°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Des Moines Intl Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Des Moines, IA
City Elevation
929 ft
Nearest Airport
DSM
Des Moines International Airport · 9 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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About This Sport
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Running
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Grand Blue Mile
Apr 20, 2027