Drake Road Races

APR

17

2027

Annual road race in Des Moines on April 17, 2027 offering in-person and virtual 5k, 10k and half marathon distances finishing at Drake Stadium.

Sat 17 Apr 2027

Des Moines, Iowa

Website Registration

Half Marathon 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Drake Road Races

The Drake Road Races take place on Saturday, April 17, 2027, at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa. This is the 59th annual edition and is held each year in the lead-up to the Drake Relays.

Event distances include:

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

Courses run through Des Moines neighborhoods and each race finishes on the Blue Oval at Drake Stadium. The event program includes in-person and virtual options, with separate entry fees for each format.

Listed in-person entry fees are: Half Marathon $70 (previously $110), 10k $50 (previously $75), and 5k $35 (previously $55); those in-person prices increase after January 5, 2027. Virtual event fees are Half Marathon $70, 10k $55, and 5k $45, with virtual registration closing on April 17, 2027. Additional event information on awards, apparel, and related race activities is provided by the organizers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.