Drake Road Races
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Drake Road Races - Des Moines, Iowa
The Drake Road Races are scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa. This edition is billed as the 58th annual running of the event and is held in the lead-up to the Drake Relays.
The event includes both in-person and virtual options and offers multiple distance choices:
- Half Marathon
- 10k
- 5k
- Virtual Half Marathon
- Virtual 10k
- Virtual 5k
Entry fees are published for each distance: the half marathon is listed at $80, the 10k at $55, and the 5k at $40. Virtual event fees are listed as $65 for the half, $50 for the 10k, and $45 for the 5k. Prices increase after March 31, 2026. Registration for the virtual events closes on April 18, 2026.
Course information notes that races finish on the Blue Oval at Drake Stadium and that the route passes through neighborhoods in Des Moines. Additional event features and logistical details are available through event information channels. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
