DES MOINES, Iowa – The Drake Relays presented by Xtream powered by Mediacom has again partnered with the Iowa Sports Foundation to help support all Iowans in their commitment to their 2025 health and fitness goals. During the holiday season and into the first days of the New Year, the Drake Relays staff are encouraging everyone to make their New Year's resolution a Relays Resolution.
"With the 115th edition of the Drake Relays presented by Xtream powered by Mediacom in 2025, we are proud to renew our partnership with the Iowa Sports Foundation," said Franklin P. Johnson Director of the Drake Relays, Blake Boldon. "Our joint efforts with Live Healthy Iowa speak directly to our year-round goal of inspiring Iowans. The 10 Week Wellness Challenge provides low-cost and meaningful support for anyone on their wellness journey and fits perfectly for those training for the Drake Road Races in April."
The 57th installment of the Drake Road Races will take place on Saturday, April 19, 2025, marking the official beginning of Relays Week. With three distances available, 5k, 10k and half marathon, there is a race available for all fitness levels and the first six 2025 Drake Relays Champions will be crowned. All finishers receive a commemorative Drake Road Races finishers medal, a premium apparel item, free admission to the Thursday night Distance Carnival at the Drake Relays plus other benefits. Become one of the first finishers of America's Athletic Classic when you cross the finish line on the Blue Oval. Make your Relays Resolution and register on or before Friday, Jan. 3 at 11:59 p.m. of our special Relays Resolution pricing at drakeroadraces.org.
"The start of a new year is the perfect time to get moving and set personal goals. The Iowa Sports Foundation is thrilled to team up with the Drake Relays in offering these healthy and exciting opportunities for Iowans," commented Nicole Kennedy, chief operation officer.
As a way to stay accountable in training for the Drake Road Races, the Drake Relays presented by Xtream are encouraging registrants to participate in the Live Healthy Iowa 10 Week Wellness Challenge. For $25, participants can now register for the Challenge that will run from Jan.13-Mar. 21, 2025. Over the course of 10 weeks, teams (2-10 people) track activity minutes and/or weight loss through the Live Healthy Iowa website. This simple and affordable challenge provides Iowans an opportunity to improve their health while engaging in fun, friendly competition. To register visit
livehealthyiowa.org/10-challenge.
About Drake Relays
The Drake Relays presented by Xtream powered by Mediacom has served as "America's Athletic Classic" since its first running in 1910. The annual competition, hosted by Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, is recognized internationally as a destination for the world's premier track & field athletes across multiple professional and amateur divisions. In 2020, the Drake Relays was named a Silver Level event on the World Athletics Continental Tour, a designation that has been received annually since that time. In addition to its signature stadium competition, the Drake Relays includes two marquee road running events open to the general public — the Grand Blue Mile presented by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield and the Drake Road Races. For more information, visit drakerelays.org.
About Live Healthy Iowa
Live Healthy Iowa brings together friends, families, businesses, and communities in team-based wellness challenges and active events encouraging lifelong well-being.
