Drake Road Races

APR

17

2027

The 59th annual Drake Road Races in Des Moines offers half marathon, 10k and 5k distances plus virtual options; all races finish on the Blue Oval at Drake Stadium and take place in the lead up to the Drake Relays.

Sat 17 Apr 2027

Des Moines, Iowa

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Half Marathon 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Drake Road Races

The Drake Road Races is an annual running event held in Des Moines at Drake Stadium. The 2027 edition is the 59th running and takes place on April 17, 2027. The event features both in-person and virtual race options across several standard distances.

Races finish on the Blue Oval at Drake Stadium. The event is scheduled in the lead up to the Drake Relays and includes course and race day information, awards, and apparel details as part of the event program.

Event distances include:

Half Marathon
10k
5k
Virtual Half Marathon
Virtual 10k
Virtual 5k

The site lists race results, photos and videos from prior years, and a results archive for participants and spectators. The event identifies Drake Stadium in Des Moines, IA as the primary location and presents a recurring race format that combines multiple distance options with virtual participation choices. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Half Marathon

10 km

10k

5 km