Drake Road Races
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Drake Road Races - Des Moines, IA
The Drake Road Races is scheduled for Saturday, April 17, 2027, at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa. The event is presented as the 59th annual running and is held in the lead-up to the Drake Relays. The location is listed as Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA 50311.
The event program includes both in-person and virtual options. Distances offered are:
- Half Marathon
- 10k
- 5k
- Virtual Half Marathon
- Virtual 10k
- Virtual 5k
The course passes through historic Des Moines neighborhoods and finishes on the Blue Oval at Drake Stadium. The event page references participants ranging from competitive racers to first-time runners and notes the presence of spectators along the route. Additional event pages cover results, photos and videos, FAQs, a virtual page, and related activities such as a relays wellness challenge.
Information about registration and detailed logistics appears on the event pages. The organizer is listed as Drake Road Races and the event is associated with the Drake Relays and other local race activities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
