Course
A road race through historic Des Moines neighbourhoods, with the half marathon, 10K and 5K all finishing on the Blue Oval track inside Drake Stadium. Virtual entries are offered alongside the in-person races.
Key dates
- ·RegistrationNot open yet
- ★Race daySat 17 Apr 2027
About
The Drake Road Races are Des Moines' long-running half marathon, 10K, and 5K, held each spring on the campus of Drake University to open Drake Relays Week. The course winds through the city and university grounds, drawing runners of all levels.
Save Drake Road Races to your season and RunCalendar reminds you the morning entries open and before they close. Free on iPhone, no account needed.
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Kuehn to Coon 5K
Prairie trails along the Raccoon River bottom
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Grand Blue Mile
Downtown Des Moines mile run drawing 50000 plus racers
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Pump & Run
A 5K paired with a weightlifting pump station
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