Drake Relays

117th Drake Relays - April 21 - 24, 2027 • Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA

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For nearly 60 years, runners have gathered at the Drake Road Races and competed on the iconic Blue Oval.

Tonight is your last chance to lock in Flash Sale pricing for the 2027!

5K - $30
10K - $40
Half Marathon - $60

Register now at https://t.co/DoBBz5rlzZ

#RunClassic

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APRIL IS CALLING

Don't miss your chance to be part of the 59th Annual Drake Road Races and finish on the iconic Blue Oval.

Flash Sale pricing ends tonight at midnight!

Register now at https://t.co/DoBBz5rlzZ

#RunClassic

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The Drake Relays Runners Club is here!

Connect with fellow runners, stay motivated, celebrate achievements, and #RunClassic year-round.
Join the club: https://t.co/z5yrbC4soB
Join by Oct. 20 for a chance to win a $50 or $25 SCHEELS gift card.

Learn more: https://t.co/3ap9bvCypc

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Sometimes the end is just the beginning

Today we launch the Drake Relays Runners Club. A new community designed to bring runners together

Register TODAY for the 59th Annual Drake Road Races

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It was honor to be a stop during the 25th Annual IMT Des Moines Marathon.

Congratulations to all the runners!

Tomorrow… something classic begins.

#RunClassic

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A Classic City. A Classic Crowd.

#RunClassic

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Tomorrow Des Moines runs.

Good luck to everyone running the IMT Des Moines Marathon!

#DSMHometownTeam

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Sunday belongs to you. And we’re here cheering.

What are your goals for the @imtdmm?

#RunClassic

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Something classic is coming soon

#RunClassic

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Tradition isn’t something you watch. It’s something you keep running.

Classic since 1910.

#RunClassic

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The Relays Runners Pedigree

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From Des Moines to Copenhagen!

These four athletes earned Team USA spots at the USATF 1 Mile Championships during the Grand Blue Mile presented by @WellmarkBCBS.

This weekend, they'll represent the U.S. at the World Road Running Championships. Good luck on the world stage! 🇺🇸

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𝑫𝒆𝒔 𝑴𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔 ➡️ 𝑪𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒉𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒏

Team USA to hit the streets in Denmark at the 2026 World Athletics Road Running Championships.

📰⬇️
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Drake Relays is coming to the Iowa State Fair!🎡

Join us Thursday, Aug. 20 from 3–5 PM at the Drake University booth in the Varied Industries Building. Come talk all things Relays and say hello!

Plus, grab the $10 Grand Blue Mile presented by @WellmarkBCBS State Fair deal!

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THE STATE FAIR SALE IS HERE! 🎟️

The Grand Blue Mile presented by @WellmarkBCBS is just $10 during the Iowa State Fair!

Find Drake University at Booth 332 in the Varied Industries Building and take advantage of the special State Fair price.

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We're headed to the Iowa State Fair! 🎡

Find Drake University in the Varied Industries Building August 13–23!

And if you stop by, you might just find a pretty good deal on the Grand Blue Mile presented by @WellmarkBCBS 👀

We’ll see you at the Fair!

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.@ChrisChavez warms up for the @richroll podcast by chatting with the @DrakeRelays!

Big get for @MarkFreundTV and the DRP. Fun conversation and insight!

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Episode 8 of the Drake Relays Podcast is now live! This episode was FUN! Got the opportunity to reconnect with my old @MarquetteU classmate @ChrisChavez, founder of @CitiusMag, for a USATF Championships preview! Please check it out before a big weekend in the track & field world!

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"It's time for Track and Field to take center stage."

@CitiusMag Founder, @ChrisChavez joins the podcast to preview the @usatf Championships.

WATCH ➡️ https://t.co/83WFIEZfKm

LISTEN ➡️ Drake Sports Media Podcast Network on Spotify, Apple Podcast and Varsity Network

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New @DrakeRelays Podcast is LIVE! We recap state #iahstrk, do a brief review of the HOKA Festival of Miles and preview this week’s NCAA Track and Field Championships, including a chat with @Drake_TFXC’s qualifier Ethan Elliott. Check it out here! https://t.co/uZF43JEw45