Drake Road Races

Event overview

The Drake Road Races take place on April 18, 2026, at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa. The event is organized as an annual road race and is scheduled in the lead-up to the Drake Relays. The 2026 edition is listed as the 58th annual running. Each race finishes on the Blue Oval at Drake Stadium.

Distances and registration

The event offers in-person and virtual race options:

• 5k
• 10k
• Half marathon
• Virtual 5k
• Virtual 10k
• Virtual half marathon

In-person registration is noted as available at the Des Moines Marathon Expo on October 17 and 18, 2025, at Cowles Commons (221 Walnut St., Des Moines). Online registration is described as opening in October 2025 with an initial two-day flash sale. Registration windows and pricing vary by event category and may change over time. Virtual event registration is presented as available through race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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