Drake Road Races

⭐ Meet Professional Runner Emilie Meyer ⭐

The Drake Road Races are bringing a special guest to the Twin Cities Marathon Expo!

Former Drake Bulldog standout, Drake record holder, and current Minnesota Distance Elite athlete Emilie Meyer will be joining us at the Drake Road Races booth:

📍 Friday: 10 AM - 1 PM
📍 Saturday: 11 AM - 2 PM

Come talk training, racing, and all things running.

While you're there, lock in our exclusive Expo Flash Sale pricing:

🏅 Half Marathon - $60
🏅 10K - $40
🏅 5K - $30

🎁 Plus, receive a FREE Drake Relays gift when you register in person.

See you at the Twin Cities Marathon Expo!

🏃 We're heading to the Twin Cities Marathon Expo!

Stop by the Drake Road Races booth on October 2-3 to learn more about the 59th Annual Drake Road Races and experience what makes finishing on the iconic Blue Oval unlike any other race-day experience.

We'll have exclusive expo offers, opportunities to register at our lowest price, and a few special surprises along the way.

We can't wait to see you in Minneapolis!

The countdown is on!⏰

Registration for the 2027 Drake Road Races opens on October 19.

Looking for early access? Visit us at the Des Moines Marathon Expo on October 16-17 and be among the first to register before online registration opens.

Flash Sale Pricing:
🏃 Half Marathon: $60
🏃 10K: $40
🏃 5K: $30

Join us on April 24, 2027, and experience the excitement of race day, including a finish inside historic Drake Stadium.

Mark your calendar. Registration opens in one month.

Missing race day a little extra today. Take a trip through the Drake Road Races morning, from start to finish. We'll see you back at the starting line next April. 💙

We couldn't let these medals have just one moment! 🏅💙

From the 5k to the Half Marathon, every finisher earned a medal celebrating another unforgettable Drake Road Races.

A special thank you to the Iowa Air National Guard members who volunteered at the finish line and placed these medals around the neck of every participant. Your support helped make race day even more memorable.

Which one was hanging around your neck this April?

Behind every great race is an incredible team of partners helping create a first-class experience for our participants! 👏

From postrace snacks provided by Hy-Vee, hydration from Atlantic Bottling Company, recovery chocolate milk from Hiland Dairy, beef sticks from Iowa Beef, and postrace stretching with Athletico, these partners helped runners refuel and recover after crossing the finish line on the Blue Oval.

Thank you for your continued support of the Drake Road Races and for helping make the 58th Annual event a memorable experience for thousands of runners and spectators. We couldn't do it without you!

🏆 2026 Drake Road Races Champion Spotlight 🏆

A few months removed from an unforgettable race day, we’re finishing up celebrating the athletes who broke the tape at the 58th Annual Drake Road Races.

Today’s spotlight: Pasca Cheruiyot, 2026 Half Marathon Champion, finishing in a winning time of 1:19:27!

👏 Congratulations Pasca, on an outstanding performance!

🏆 2026 Champion Spotlight 🏆

A few months removed from race day, we continue our celebration of champions from the 2026 Drake Road Races.

Today’s spotlight: Jacob Vander Plaats, your 2026 Half Marathon Champion, finishing with a time of 1:10:05!

👏 Congratulations on an outstanding performance!

🏆 2026 Drake Road Races Champion Spotlight 🏆

As we look back on the 58th Annual Drake Road Races, we continue highlighting this year’s champions.

Featured today: Lexi Brown, 2026 10k champion, crossing the finish line on the Blue Oval in 36:01!

👏 Congratulations on a fantastic performance!

🏆 2026 Drake Road Races Champion 🏆

Congratulations to Blake Whalen, winner of the 2026 Drake Road Races 10k!

A standout performance through the streets of Des Moines, finishing on the Blue Oval in a winning time of 31:31!

👏 Help us celebrate an outstanding performance and a memorable race day!