Iowa · Half Marathon · 10K · 5K
Drake Road Races
Drake Road Races is a half marathon, 10K and 5K event held in Des Moines, Iowa. It is usually held in April; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 3,600 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- April
- Location
- Des Moines, IA
- Field size
- ~3,600 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- April (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
- Field size
- About 3,600 runners
- Course
- Rolling, finishes on the Drake Stadium blue oval
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- drakeroadraces.org
About the Drake Road Races
Kicking off Drake Relays week, this Des Moines staple offers a half marathon, 10K and 5K with the rare chance to finish inside historic Drake Stadium.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Record-setting 58th annual in 2026 with all distances selling out; finishers complete their race on the iconic Drake Stadium blue oval
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Drake Road Races: common questions
- When is the Drake Road Races?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in April. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Drake Road Races held?
- In Des Moines, Iowa.
- What distances does the Drake Road Races offer?
- Half Marathon, 10K and 5K.
- How many people run the Drake Road Races?
- About 3,600 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Drake Road Races?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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