The Drake Relays themselves primarily run over three days — the last Thursday, Friday and Saturday in April. So, it’s not unusual to get precipitation on at least one of those days.

Former Linn-Mar High School standout Sam Read is returning to Iowa as the new head cross country and track and field head ...

Dorenkamp finished the 3,000-meter run in 9 minutes, 23.69 seconds. That time set not only a Drake Relays record but an all-time Iowa record, as well.

The Drake Relays themselves primarily run over three days — the last Thursday, Friday and Saturday in April. So, it’s not unusual to get precipitation on at least one of those days.

Western Dubuque’s Brynn Walters anchors the Bobcats’ runner-up 400-meter relay at the Drake Relays on Saturday at Drake Stadium. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette) DES MOINES — Prom dates were broken.

Coming into Drake Relays, Becker was the only hurdler in Iowa boys track and field to break the 54 second mark this season in the 400m hurdles. But on Saturday, he was challenged for the title.

The Drake Relays bring an outdoor track and field event to Des Moines on the last weekend in April. Most events take place at Drake Stadium, 2719 Forest Ave. in Des Moines, on the Drake University ...

Iowa's James Carter lands during the triple jump at the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, April 30, 2022. Carter won with a jump of 15.79 meters.

Miller tells KCCI, the week of the Drake Relays is one of two big weeks for the businesses in the area. The other impactful week is during the Iowa High School Track & Field Championships.

DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) - Tickets for the Drake Relays high school events sold out in a matter of minutes this week, and some parents say they are upset they may not get to see their children compete.