Drake Road Races

Road Running covering 5 km to 21.1 km in Des Moines (Iowa, United States)

Location

Des Moines, Iowa, United StatesShow on map(41.5868° N, 93.6250° W)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

Elevation gainUp to +95 m

Drake Road Races is an endurance sporting event in Des Moines, Iowa, US focused on Road Running. Key features include City Run, Festive.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), 10K (10 km, +45 m D+), and 5K (5 km, +22 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (facebook.com).

Official website

Drake Road Races in Des Moines (Work: "Runners celebrate after finishing a race in a city street during a summer event", Photo: Shixart1985, License: CC BY 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Runners celebrate after finishing a race in a city street during a summer event" · Photo: **Shixart1985** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 2.0
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Event characteristics

City Run Festive

Races & distances (3)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Half Marathon	Road Running	21.1 km	+95 m	224 m - 264 m	Loop course	Route & profile
10K	Road Running	10 km	+45 m	227 m - 246 m	Loop course	Route & profile
5K	Road Running	5 km	+22 m	230 m - 239 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

21.1 km

Elevation gain

+95 m D+

Elevation loss

-95 m D-

Altitude range

224 m - 264 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

0.9 % / 1.6 %

Course format

Loop course

21.1 km+95 m D+Peak 264 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 224 m to 264 m above sea level (+95 m D+, -95 m D-)

Peak: 264 m·at 13.1 km·Ø 0.9 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Drake Road Races take place?

Drake Road Races takes place in Des Moines, Iowa, US (start area at coordinates 41.5868° N, 93.625° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Drake Road Races?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), 10K (10 km, +45 m D+), and 5K (5 km, +22 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Drake Road Races?

The main competition (Half Marathon over 21.1 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +95 m of elevation gain and -95 m of elevation loss, ranging between 224 m and 264 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Drake Road Races?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (facebook.com).