Drake Road Races
Race Date
Apr 18, 2026
Location
Des Moines, IA
The Experience
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Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Start Time
7:30 AM
Giveaway
Premium Apparel Item
Start Location
Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA, 50311
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Elevation Gain
0'
Net Drop/km
+0.14 m
Separation
0.5%
Also Offers
10K5K13.1 Miles
USATF Certified Course
IA18004MF · Drake Relays Road Races Half Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
40°
Afternoon (High)
57°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.1"
Precipitation
15 mph
Wind
59%
Humidity
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