Status Update: As of Feb. 15, 2021
Next Update: March 1, 2021
Planning for the 2021 Drake Relays presented by Xtream powered by Mediacom is in progress. Senior staff are working closely with public health experts, government officials and sports governing bodies to create a world-class event while prioritizing health and safety and following COVID-19 guidelines. The latest event information is posted below:
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Divisions
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Elite Invitational
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Planning Continues
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University
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Planning continues.
This will be a national caliber competition with NCAA Division I teams only. If your team is interested in competing, send an email to drakerelays@drake.edu.
Note: The University/College combined events (i.e. decathlon and heptathlon) have been canceled for this year.
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| College |
Planning continues.
NCAA Division II and NCAA Division III, NAIA
and Iowa community college teams will be considered for
competition in this division. If your team is interested in
attending, send an email to: meetmgmt@drake.edu.
Note: The University/College combined events (i.e. decathlon and
heptathlon) have been canceled for this year. |
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High School
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Planning continues.
More details coming soon.
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| Middle School Relays |
Planning continues.
Final determinations to be posted as soon as possible. |
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Elementary
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Canceled.
The elementary school shuttle relay races will not be held this year due to health and safety concerns. Teams previously entered have been notified.
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Affiliated Events
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Drake Road Races
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Registration Underway: Registration for the 53rd Drake Road Races is currently open as a virtual race only at this time. Our team remains hopeful and optimistic that we will be able to safely host an in-person event and continue to plan for that with the City of Des Moines. All registered participants will be updated on the status of the 2021 event as information becomes available.
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Grand Blue Mile
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Registration Begins Soon: As the second largest one-mile community run and walk in the nation, we will not be able to ensure the proper social distancing of all participants through the one-mile race course in downtown Des Moines in 2021. To continue prioritizing the health and well-being of our participants, spectators and community, this year's event is continuing in an all-virtual format. Registration for the 12th Annual Grand Blue Mile presented by Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield is underway for only $10 and includes a GBM 2021 race shirt.
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| Pole Vault at Capital Square |
Canceled: This popular community event that has drawn thousands to downtown Des Moines will not be held in 2021 due to the health and safety concerns associated with mass gathering in a limited capacity indoor venue. |
