In-Person Course

Drake Road Races courses highlight the beautiful Drake campus and the heart of Des Moines. The 5k and 10k races are flat and fast while our half marathon course is a scenic fan favorite featuring the charming Waterbury and Beaverdale neighborhoods.

The route is run on a closed street course monitored by the Des Moines Police Department and Drake Relays officials. Aid stations and portable toilets are available on all three courses. The residential course for the half marathon is protected for a three hour time limit or a 14:00 minute per mile pace. 

City of Des Moines Project Map with road and trail closures can be found here.

Course Maps

View the Drake Road Races course maps
5K 
10K 
Half Marathon
Combined Courses

*Courses subject to change

Start Line

All races start outside Drake Stadium at the Bulldog Plaza on the southwest corner on Forest Avenue. 

Finish Line

On the iconic Blue Oval inside Drake Stadium.

Virtual Run

The Virtual Run gives you the freedom to run anywhere and everywhere! This is your virtual run, and we want you to complete it wherever you want. You can run on sidewalks, trails, treadmills – make this your own run. Want to run with a stroller or your pet? Go for it!