DES MOINES, Iowa — The Grand Blue Mile in Downtown Des Moines has become a popular springtime tradition among thousands of Iowans during the week of Drake Relays. That status can be, in large part, attributed to a solid 15-year partnership between the Grand Blue Mile and Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield.
Hosted this year in conjunction with the 114th Drake Relays presented by Xtream powered by Mediacom, the Grand Blue Mile will continue to uphold that tradition with around 2,500 participants hitting the streets on Monday. The event serves as a prime example of Wellmark's primary principles of creating healthy, sustainable habits.