Drake Road Races

🏆 2026 Drake Road Races Champion Spotlight 🏆

A few months removed from an unforgettable race day, we're continuing to celebrate the athletes who topped the podium at the 2026 Drake Road Races.

Today's spotlight: Flannery Cerbin-Bohach, our 2026 5k champion, who crossed the finish line on the Blue Oval in 17:42!

🏆 2026 Drake Road Races Champion Spotlight 🏆

We're looking back at the 2026 Drake Road Races and celebrating this year's champions.

Today, we're recognizing Luke Cerwin, winner of the 5k. Luke raced through the streets of Des Moines and crossed the finish line on the Blue Oval in 15:47 to claim the title!

Run it back in 2027!

Last chance to register before we close until October.

👉 Secure your spot today at drakeroadraces.org

REMINDER: Drake Road Races registration is now open🏁

Run the streets of Des Moines, chase your PR, and finish on the most iconic blue oval in track & field. Link in bio💙

Run it back in 2027! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Registration is now OPEN for the 2027 Drake Road Races! Relays Week Rush is live for 7 days only!

Secure your spot now before registration closes until October.

👉 Sign up today at drakeroadraces.org

PHOTOS: See runners take part in the Drake Road Races half-marathon, 10K and 5K on April 18, 2026. See link below ⬇️

📸 Cody Scanlan/The Register

The Drake Road Races took over the streets of Des Moines with thousands of runners competing ahead of the Drake Relays. Story🔗below.

Drake Relays Week 2026 Begins with Record-Setting 58th Annual Drake Road Races - Drake University Athletics Over 3,600 road racers hit the Des Moines pavement to kick off America's Athletic Classic