The Drake Road Races serve as the official start to the Drake Relays each year in April!
Be a part of America's Athletic Classic and compete in the 5K, 10K or Half Marathon💙
07/21/2026
We couldn't let these medals have just one moment! 🏅💙
From the 5k to the Half Marathon, every finisher earned a medal celebrating another unforgettable Drake Road Races.
A special thank you to the Iowa Air National Guard members who volunteered at the finish line and placed these medals around the neck of every participant. Your support helped make race day even more memorable.
Which one was hanging around your neck this April?
07/07/2026
Behind every great race is an incredible team of partners helping create a first-class experience for our participants! 👏
From postrace snacks provided by Hy-Vee, hydration from Atlantic Bottling Company, recovery chocolate milk from Hiland Dairy, beef sticks from Iowa Beef, and postrace stretching with Athletico, these partners helped runners refuel and recover after crossing the finish line on the Blue Oval.
Thank you for your continued support of the Drake Road Races and for helping make the 58th Annual event a memorable experience for thousands of runners and spectators. We couldn't do it without you!
07/02/2026
🏆 2026 Drake Road Races Champion Spotlight 🏆
A few months removed from an unforgettable race day, we’re finishing up celebrating the athletes who broke the tape at the 58th Annual Drake Road Races.
Today’s spotlight: Pasca Cheruiyot, 2026 Half Marathon Champion, finishing in a winning time of 1:19:27!
👏 Congratulations Pasca, on an outstanding performance!
06/30/2026
🏆 2026 Champion Spotlight 🏆
A few months removed from race day, we continue our celebration of champions from the 2026 Drake Road Races.
Today’s spotlight: Jacob Vander Plaats, your 2026 Half Marathon Champion, finishing with a time of 1:10:05!
👏 Congratulations on an outstanding performance!
06/26/2026
🏆 2026 Drake Road Races Champion Spotlight 🏆
As we look back on the 58th Annual Drake Road Races, we continue highlighting this year’s champions.
Featured today: Lexi Brown, 2026 10k champion, crossing the finish line on the Blue Oval in 36:01!
👏 Congratulations on a fantastic performance!
06/23/2026
🏆 2026 Drake Road Races Champion 🏆
Congratulations to Blake Whalen, winner of the 2026 Drake Road Races 10k!
A standout performance through the streets of Des Moines, finishing on the Blue Oval in a winning time of 31:31!
👏 Help us celebrate an outstanding performance and a memorable race day!
06/18/2026
🏆 2026 Drake Road Races Champion Spotlight 🏆
A few months removed from an unforgettable race day, we're continuing to celebrate the athletes who topped the podium at the 2026 Drake Road Races.
Today's spotlight: Flannery Cerbin-Bohach, our 2026 5k champion, who crossed the finish line on the Blue Oval in 17:42!
06/16/2026
🏆 2026 Drake Road Races Champion Spotlight 🏆
We're looking back at the 2026 Drake Road Races and celebrating this year's champions.
Today, we're recognizing Luke Cerwin, winner of the 5k. Luke raced through the streets of Des Moines and crossed the finish line on the Blue Oval in 15:47 to claim the title!
04/27/2026
Run it back in 2027!
Last chance to register before we close until October.
👉 Secure your spot today at drakeroadraces.org
04/23/2026
REMINDER: Drake Road Races registration is now open🏁
Run the streets of Des Moines, chase your PR, and finish on the most iconic blue oval in track & field. Link in bio💙