Drake Relays: College Runners Sprint to Make Race After Schedule Change

Drake Relays: College runners sprint to make race after schedule change

"Our Google Maps said we were gonna get there at 2:31. Our race started at 2:29."

Drake Relays veteran spectators not fazed by severe weather

DES MOINES, Iowa -- Severe weather concerns prompted Drake Relays organizers to move up Thursday evening events by two hours in hopes of completing as many competitions as possible before storms arrive. The adjustment comes during a milestone year for the Drake Relays, which is celebrating its 116th running and 100 years at Drake Stadium. [...]

Drake Relays Adjusts Schedule for Thursday’s Action

(Des Moines, IA) — The Drake Relays and National Weather Service have been in ongoing communication regarding this evening’s forecast. Currently, showers and thunderstorms are expected at Drake Stadium between 7-8 p.m. with lingering effects in the area for roughly three hours. Therefore, the schedule of events for Thursday’s action at the 116th Drake Relays has been adjusted. Thursday’s action will now begin at 2 p.m. on the track with the 4×80…