Drake is once again proud to be a part of the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 20.

The marathon starts at 8 a.m. in the Court Avenue District. Mile 11 of the race will bring participants down 25th Street in front of Drake Public Safety, Drake International, and University Communications and Marketing. Runners will proceed across Forest Avenue and turn on Clark Street to enter into Drake Stadium and run on the Blue Oval. In Mile 12, runners will leave the stadium onto 27th Street and turn left onto Forest Avenue before heading back down 25th Street to Kingman Boulevard. See the course map.

As a result of the race, no parking will be allowed on the following streets:
— 25th Street from University Avenue to Clark Street
— Clark Street from 25th Street to 29th Street
— 27th Street from Clark Street to Forest Avenue 

Those on campus during race day should expect road closures and traffic delays. Visit the Des Moines Marathon website for more information.

— Scott Law, Director, Public Safety & Operational Services