The Drake Relays presented by Hy-Vee officially kicks off on Thursday, April 28, but the fun begins this Friday, April 22, with student street painting. From alumni reunions to downtown events, discover everything happening during Relays.

Friday, April 22
Student Street Painting
4 p.m.
Painted Street

Sunday, April 24
Beautiful Bulldog Contest
Judging: 11 a.m.
Rescue Dog Festival: 12 p.m.
Pageant: 1 p.m.
The Knapp Center
#BeautifulBulldog

Tuesday, April 26
Grand Blue Mile
6 p.m.
Grand Avenue
Drake faculty and staff can participate for free! 

Wednesday, April 27
Downtown Street Painting
12–4 p.m.
Court Avenue
Register online

Weaver Medal of Honor Lecture
2 p.m.
Sheslow Auditorium

Pole Vault at Capital Square
5:45 p.m.
Capital Square (downtown Des Moines)

Thursday, April 28
Inauguration of Earl F. Martin, 13th President of Drake University
1:30 p.m.
The Knapp Center
#CongratsMarty

Faculty/Staff post-inauguration reception
3 p.m.
Wifvat Plaza in front of the Turner Jazz Center

Several alumni reunions are taking place during the weekend—more information can be found at www.drake.edu/relays.

Find a full schedule of Relays track events at www.drakerelays.org