DES MOINES, Iowa (March 31, 2022) – Grand Blue Mile officials from Drake Relays presented by Xtream powered by Mediacom and Wellmark Blue Cross® and Blue Shield® announced the USA Track & Field (USATF) 1 Mile Road Championships presented by Toyota® will be returning in 2022 as part of the annual Grand Blue Mile presented by Wellmark on April 26. The addition of the prestigious USATF 1 Mile Road Championships elevates the elite-level competition of the Grand Blue Mile and is expected to attract Olympians and world championship participants from across the country to vie for a national title and share of the $25,000 prize purse.