Drake Relays

08/28/2026

Two Drake Relays champions. Two world records. In less than 40 minutes! 🤯

Alison dos Santos, a 2021 Drake Relays champion, broke the world record in the men’s 400m hurdles.
Less than 40 minutes later, Masai Russell, a 2025 Drake Relays champion, set a world record in the women’s 100m hurdles.

From Drake Stadium to the world stage.

Congratulations, Alison and Masai! 💙

08/20/2026

Drake Relays is coming to the Iowa State Fair!

If you're at the Fair on Thursday, August 20, come visit us at the Drake University booth in the Varied Industries Building from 3–5 PM.

We'll be there to talk all things Drake Relays, answer questions, and say hello to fellow Relays fans.

And while you're there, don't forget to take advantage of the $10 Grand Blue Mile presented by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield State Fair Sale!

📍 Booth 332
🗓️ Thursday, August 20
⏰ 3–5 PM

See you soon! 🎡

08/13/2026

THE STATE FAIR SALE IS HERE! 🎟️

The Grand Blue Mile presented by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield is just $10 during the Iowa State Fair!

August 13–23

Find Drake University at Booth 332 in the Varied Industries Building and take advantage of the special State Fair price.

Stop by the booth and scan the QR code to register!

🏃‍♂️ Register now and we’ll see you on World Record Way during Drake Relays Week!

08/12/2026

Want to talk Drake Relays? Make sure to stop by and see us on Thursday, August 20th in the Varied Industries Building from 3-5 PM!

See you at the Iowa State Fair!

Coaches and Student-Athletes will be at the Drake University booth (332 in the Varied Industries Building) from 3-5PM each day (excluding the final Sunday).

08/12/2026

We're headed to the Iowa State Fair! 🎡

Find Drake University in the Varied Industries Building August 13–23 as different Drake athletics teams take turns at the booth throughout the fair.

And if you stop by, you might just find a pretty good deal on the Grand Blue Mile presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield!👀

We’ll see you at the Fair!

08/04/2026

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07/30/2026

From the Blue Oval to Pole Vault at the Mall, champion celebrations to meeting fans, this year's Drake Relays was a special one! It was Griff II's final Drake Relays and Griff III's first chance to experience the magic alongside him.🐾

Swipe through some of our favorite Griff moments from Relays Week💙

07/23/2026

From the Blue Oval to the national stage. ⭐️

These are just some of the Drake Relays alumni competing this week at the USATF Outdoor Championships in New York. Best of luck to all former Drake Relays competitors as they take on the nation's best. 🇺🇸

07/22/2026

"It's time for Track and Field to take center stage."

Citius Mag Founder, Chris Chavez joins the podcast to preview the USA Track & Field Championships.

WATCH ➡️ youtube.com/live/epeBKA_1h4s?si=LqHzcSYjJRseRC30

LISTEN ➡️ Drake Sports Media Podcast Network on Spotify, Apple Podcast and Varsity Network

07/22/2026