Drake Relays run the weekend of April 27–29. The Relays bring an influx of vehicles and spectators to our campus for the events. In preparation, please note the following parking regulations and the dates that they go into effect.

• Saturday, April 22–Sunday, April 30: Lot 17 (Facilities lot) closed for construction of the Relays warm-up track.
• Monday, April 24–Saturday, April 29: Half of Lot 16 (Olmsted lot) will be closed for Relays events (except on Tuesday, April 25).
• Wednesday, April 26–Saturday, April 29: Lot 18 (Stadium lot) will be closed for food court and Relays events.
• Thursday, April 27–Saturday, April 29: Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 10 will be paid lots for visitors all day and open to Drake faculty and staff with parking permits at no cost on Thursday and Friday until 4:30 p.m.
• Friday, April 28: All Drake commuter lots with the exception of those listed above will be staffed by security personnel from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in order to ensure that only Drake students, faculty, and staff with commuter permits can access the lots for work and school. At 9:30 a.m., the lots will be opened  for general use.
• Saturday, April 29: The Drake Road Races will start next to Drake Stadium and finish near the Fine Arts Center on Drake’s campus. For the course map, CLICK HERE. The two races include a half marathon starting at 7:30 a.m. and a 5K beginning at 7:45 a.m. Expect disruptions and road closures. Also, Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4 are paid lots all day.

Please note, vehicles may only be parked in clearly designated, legal parking spaces. Areas posted with signs restricting parking (handicap, service vehicles, loading zones, fire lanes, etc.) must be observed and complied with. Parking in any travel lane, taking more than one parking space, blocking another vehicle, or parking on the lawn are all prohibited. Vehicles are prohibited from all lawns, except when specifically authorized. Driving or parking on sidewalks or pedestrian ways is strictly prohibited.

—Scott Law, Drake Public Safety